How do you treat Ri in bearded dragons?

Respiratory infections can be diagnosed with X-rays, blood tests, and cultures of eye/nose/oral discharges, or other samples. As these infections are often bacterial, affected dragons are typically treated with oral or injectable antibiotics.
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How do you treat a respiratory infection in a lizard?

Treatment. Antibiotics given by mouth, injection, or via inhalation are an essential part of treating bacterial respiratory tract infections. If parasites or fungi are involved, different medications will be prescribed.
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How do you treat metabolic bone disease in bearded dragons?

In moderate to severe cases, you will likely need to provide one or more of the following:
  1. Oral calcium supplements.
  2. Vitamin D3 injections.
  3. Calcitonin injections (a drug that increases calcium)
  4. Diet changes to include more calcium.
  5. Special UVB lighting.
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Why is my dragon bearding?

BEARD PUFFING

Stress or fear. Dragons tend to puff their beards out when they feel stressed or threatened. Your dragon may be severely stressed out by something new in his environment. Or he may be too hot or cold, or something else may be off in the terrarium.
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How do you get rid of impaction in bearded dragons?

Massaging gently down towards the vent may assist your bearded dragon in moving an impaction down through his digestive tract, so that he can pass it. It is also strongly recommended that you go with your pet immediately to a veterinarian that specializes in treating exotic animals.
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How to Cure a Respiratory Infection in Lizards



What is a natural laxative for bearded dragons?

Try feeding your bearded dragon a reptile-safe, natural laxative, like fruit. Some unsweetened, pureed prunes or blueberries can do the trick. If your pet does not have an appetite and refuses to eat, try dabbing a little bit of the puree on its nose to entice it into licking off.
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How do you fix a constipated bearded dragon?

A reasonable supportive care plan for a constipated bearded dragon includes intracoelomic nonlactated fluids (1 part Normosol, 1 part of 0.45% NaCl, and 2.5% Dextrose) at a rate of 20 mL/kg every 24 to 72 hours, depending on state of dehydration.
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What does black bearding mean?

A male will display a dark beard to indicate his authority over smaller males and females in his territory. He may accomplish this with head-bobbing, which also is a dominance indicator. A black beard serves as a warning to other males to keep away from this dragon's female.
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Why is my beardie black bearding?

Bearded dragons change the color of their beard to express their emotional state. If your beardie's beard turns dark, it might be feeling threatened or is under stress. However, their beards can also turn darker while trying to impress a female, regulating their temperature, or coming out of a brumation period.
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Why is my female bearded dragons beard black?

One of the most obvious reasons for why a bearded dragon gets a black beard is fear (this might go hand in hand with puffing themselves up too). In the wild, this is designed to deter a potential threat from messing with them. In captivity, pet bearded dragons will still use the same tricks when they feel scared.
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How is metabolic bone disease treated?

The treatment plan may include exercise, diet changes, hormone therapy with estrogen (ERT) or anti-estrogens (SERMs), or bone-preserving medications such as Calcitonin or Alendronate.
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What do you feed a bearded dragon with metabolic bone disease?

Ensure your dragon is getting enough calcium by feeding it plenty of green leafy vegetables. Spring greens, lamb's lettuce and Timothy Hay are particularly good sources. Avoid spinach, which can actually block the uptake of calcium.
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How do I know if my bearded dragon has metabolic bone disease?

MBD does have some specific warning signs. These include swelling of the face, mouth and/or back legs, lethargy, and trembling limbs. In more severe cases, we may also see muscle twitching, general weakness, unusual postures, and deformities.
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What is the fastest way to get rid of a upper respiratory infection?

Things you can do yourself
  1. get plenty of rest.
  2. drink lots of water to loosen any mucus and make it easier to cough up.
  3. drink a hot lemon and honey drink to help soothe a cough (not suitable for babies under 1 year old)
  4. gargle with warm salty water if you have a sore throat (children should not try this)
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Are reptile respiratory infections contagious?

Willems: Nidovirus is a viral infection that causes respiratory disease in ball pythons. It's considered a fatal disease, there is no treatment for it and it's highly contagious, so it's a really big deal, and it's something we haven't seen in the Denver area.
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Why does my bearded dragon puff up when I go near him?

They're Scared or Stressed. This is probably the most common reason why bearded dragons puff up. The use of a defense mechanism is a widespread behavior within the animal kingdom. By looking larger and more threatening, the animal tries to frighten off a would-be predator.
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Why is my bearded dragon glass surfing?

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. Another bearded dragon, even if they're not housed together, may be interpreted as competition for a bearded dragon and cause stress.
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Why is my beardie bobbing his head?

During breeding males will head bob to show their dominance to a female. Males will bob their heads when performing a mating display to initiate courtship. Females show acceptance by bobbing their heads back. Head bobbing can also be a form of aggression and dominance.
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How can I make my bearded dragon happy?

Below are some top tips for bearded dragon care, to ensure you keep your lizard happy and healthy.
  1. Invest in a decent vivarium for your bearded dragon. ...
  2. Switch the lights off at night. ...
  3. Feed your bearded dragon a varied diet. ...
  4. Make sure your bearded dragon gets enough vitamins. ...
  5. Don't overcrowd your bearded dragon.
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What does impaction look like in bearded dragons?

Impaction happens when a bearded dragon's digestive tract is blocked. Common causes are substrate or undigested food. Symptoms include mobility issues, weight loss, and bulging along their spine.
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How much olive oil should I give my bearded dragon?

Olive oil/water mixed and fed orally via syringe or dip bugs in olive oil before feeding. (Oil/water ratio - you can't to give is . 1ml per 100 grams of dragons weight. So if your dragon weighs 300 grams you will give .
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How long can a bearded dragon go without pooping?

How Long Can A Bearded Dragon Go Without Pooping? Healthy bearded dragons not in brumation should not go for longer than one week without pooping. Some individuals can go several weeks without pooping, but, this will be very painful and is normally a sign of a health issue.
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Can bearded dragons have applesauce?

Yes, bearded dragons can eat applesauce if constipated. However, applesauce should not contain any corn syrup, preservatives or added sugar. Only offer unsweetened applesauce, and only if your bearded dragon is constipated or has digestive issues. Otherwise, offer normal apples.
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