Why does my bearded dragon cry when she eats?

Every time mine eats something, her eyes will tear up and she’ll stop eating because she can’t see very well. After about 10 minutes the tears either dry up or go away and she’ll resume eating.

Why do bearded dragons eyes water?

If your bearded dragon’s eye is watering, then it could be some foreign objects in the eye. This could be sand, dust or other particles. In this case, wash your bearded dragon’s eye with an eye wash and it should help. You can also use a simple saline solution to wash the eye and see if any foreign objects come out.

Why is my bearded dragon tearing up?

Glass surfing is thought to be a result of stress and a bearded dragon may be stressed for several reasons: An enclosure or tank that’s too small for it can stress a bearded dragon out. Feeling threatened by its own reflection in the glass can cause stress. Feeling bored or hungry can be stressful to a bearded dragon.

How can you tell if your bearded dragon is sick?

Much like people, you can tell A LOT about the overall health of your pet simply by examining your bearded dragon’s eyes. For instance, if your bearded dragon has sunken eyes it could be due to them being dehydrated. If you discover that your bearded dragon is dehydrated, try coaxing them to drink fresh water by placing a bowel in their tank.

Why does my bearded dragon have sunken eyes?

If your bearded dragon has sunken eyes it could be due to them being dehydrated. A quick way to confirm if this is in fact the case, is to gently pinch your bearded dragon’s skin if it looks loose. If the skin doesn’t settle back into place immediately after you release, chances are they’re in need of some water.

What should I do if my bearded dragon is dehydrated?

If you discover that your bearded dragon is dehydrated, try coaxing them to drink fresh water by placing a bowel in their tank. If this doesn’t work, you can offer them some water through a dropper as well. Also, you can mix Powerade by a ratio of 1:1 with water to give them some electrolytes and perk them up sooner. A Pedialyte mixture also works.

Why does my bearded dragon not have a bowel movement?

Pro Tip: If your bearded dragon hasn’t had a bowel movement in what feels like a long time for them and/or isn’t acting like their normal self, then they could be impacted, meaning you’ll need to take matters into your own hands right away to help them! A bearded dragon that stops eating can be due to several reasons.

If your bearded dragon has sunken eyes it could be due to them being dehydrated. A quick way to confirm if this is in fact the case, is to gently pinch your bearded dragon’s skin if it looks loose. If the skin doesn’t settle back into place immediately after you release, chances are they’re in need of some water.

Much like people, you can tell A LOT about the overall health of your pet simply by examining your bearded dragon’s eyes. For instance, if your bearded dragon has sunken eyes it could be due to them being dehydrated. If you discover that your bearded dragon is dehydrated, try coaxing them to drink fresh water by placing a bowel in their tank.

If you discover that your bearded dragon is dehydrated, try coaxing them to drink fresh water by placing a bowel in their tank. If this doesn’t work, you can offer them some water through a dropper as well. Also, you can mix Powerade by a ratio of 1:1 with water to give them some electrolytes and perk them up sooner. A Pedialyte mixture also works.

Why is my bearded dragon not eating anything?

Impaction occurs when your bearded dragon is not able to “pass” something they’ve eaten. The most common causes of impaction are using the wrong substrate (such as loose particle substrates), feeders that are too large or contain hard shells, and inadequate tank temps.

Why does my bearded dragon closes his eyes when I try to feed him?

The two most common reasons for one eye closing is an infection or parasites. Beardies getting treated for parasites show this behavior a lot in comparison to those who are parasite free. The other most common reason is if there is a foreign object stuck in its eye.