Why does my bearded dragon have a cloaca prolapse?
Being infected with an abundance of parasites is another common reason why your pet bearded dragon will strain and prolapse their cloaca. You should have a fecal sample checked by your exotics vet to rule out having too many parasites.
Why does my bearded dragon have a pink bulge?
It’s a scary thing to see a pink bulge coming from the rear end of your pet bearded dragon while they are straining but this prolapse of the cloaca can occur due to a number of reasons. This is something that should be addressed with the utmost care and you should not be lazy with getting or performing the treatment.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is straining?
If the fecal test is positive, a deworming may be necessary to lessen or clear the parasitic infection and help prevent further prolapses from occurring. If your bearded dragon is straining because they have diarrhea from eating watery foods or for another reason he could prolapse.
Why is my bearded dragon trying to lay eggs?
If your female bearded dragon has recently laid eggs, is in the process of laying eggs, or is trying to lay eggs (she doesn’t have to have been with a male to lay eggs) she could be straining to pass the eggs and in turn prolapse.
Being infected with an abundance of parasites is another common reason why your pet bearded dragon will strain and prolapse their cloaca. You should have a fecal sample checked by your exotics vet to rule out having too many parasites.
How often do bearded dragons have bowel movements?
Adult, healthy bearded dragons usually have bowel movements once every one to two days (young bearded dragons more often have bowel movements just once a day). If you notice that your pet has not gone to the bathroom for at least three days or more (especially a week), impaction is most likely the cause.
What happens to the cloaca after a prolapse?
In a prolapse, the cloaca protrudes through the anus, and is dragged about behind the animal. If untreated, the tissue dries out and becomes necrotic (basically, the tissue dies).
It’s a scary thing to see a pink bulge coming from the rear end of your pet bearded dragon while they are straining but this prolapse of the cloaca can occur due to a number of reasons. This is something that should be addressed with the utmost care and you should not be lazy with getting or performing the treatment.
Why does my bearded dragon have a prolapse?
Bearded Dragon Prolapse Due to Diarrhea. If your bearded dragon is straining because they have diarrhea from eating watery foods or for another reason he could prolapse. Offering foods that are more nutrient and fiber dense should help prevent prolapses if this is the cause.
If the fecal test is positive, a deworming may be necessary to lessen or clear the parasitic infection and help prevent further prolapses from occurring. If your bearded dragon is straining because they have diarrhea from eating watery foods or for another reason he could prolapse.
If your female bearded dragon has recently laid eggs, is in the process of laying eggs, or is trying to lay eggs (she doesn’t have to have been with a male to lay eggs) she could be straining to pass the eggs and in turn prolapse.
How do you get rid of a prolapse on a bearded dragon?
Sometimes by applying sugar to the prolapse, you can help shrink it since the sugar absorbs excessive fluid. This may make replacing the prolapse easier. To replace the prolapse, keep it lubricated and apply gentle pressure directly to the pink tissues.
Can a bearded dragon lay eggs without a male?
Namely, if you didn’t know… female bearded dragons can lay eggs with or without any formal mating. This means, that even if your female bearded dragon hasn’t been around any males, she could still be “gravid” AKA pregnant and lay a clutch of infertile eggs.
