When caring for a bearded dragon, often it's inescapable that your pet will acquire a disease. When this occurs, you need to look after your ill bearded dragon in order to be sure that its ailment will not weaken, or in a worst case situation, it won't pass away. Here are certain suggestions about how you can offer supportive care for your sick bearded dragon.

The first and foremost step is determining if your bearded dragon is sick. It's kind of complicated because these reptiles often conceal their symptoms from their owners when they're sick. Hence you have to be alert for sudden behavioral alterations which your pet goes through. Bearded dragon owners must watch out for signs such as sleepiness, unexpected loss of appetite, or severe weight loss.

The next thing that you need to do is to see a reptile veterinarian to be able to have the condition of your pet checked. You may bring in a stool sample along the way to easily assist the vet establish your pet’s problem. You must always take notice of the condition of your pet so that if the veterinarian asks regarding the occurrence of symptoms, you could respond appropriately. Then if your pet was prescribed medications, be sure that you give it to your pet as directed and follow the exact timetable, to make the therapy more efficient.

There are also numerous ways which you could perform on your own for a sick bearded dragon. One of them is placing the lizard in a warm water that is deep enough to dip its body yet not enough to immerse its head. This remedy can assist a constipated bearded dragon, and when it's dehydrated.

Finally, if your unwell bearded dragon is rapidly shedding pounds because of a disease, you can include more mealworms as well as superworms in its diet. These worms are abundant with calories and they should help your pet gain in weight. Nonetheless, you have to revert to the normal diet as soon as your bearded dragon is already healthy, as the worms likewise comprise lots of fats. Whenever your pet has no appetite and doesn't eat anything, feed it utilizing a syringe. Combine its food until it includes a liquid consistency and feed a tablespoon of the combination. Continue doing this until the sick bearded dragon can already eat on its own.