My dog ate bearded dragon poop. Could he get worms? Should I call vet?

The ingestion of dog feces may cause gastrointestinal upset. Monitor Pasqell for lethargy, decreased or loss of appetite, loose stool and repeated regurgitation. Have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles if he develops any of these symptoms. Supportive care, such as subcutaneous fluids, antibiotics and parenteral nutrition, may be indicated until any illness has resolved.

Hello. Yes, your pet can pick up parasites from eating manure, but for the most part, parasites are host specific. Your veterinarian may see some eggs on Costa's next fecal exam, but your heartworm preventative will eliminate the parasites, so this is not anything to be concerned about. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If they were refrigerated, it may not cause any harm. The concern is them eating rotting prey. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, loose droppings or regurgitation. You may end up taking them to your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles for exams and supportive care if they develop any of the symptoms mentioned above.

I would not be overly worried about one incident of trouble pooing. If he continues to have difficulty digesting the hornworms, consider switching to another protein source like dubia roaches. Also, be sure he is receiving plenty of dark leafy greens and a balanced diet.

My biggest concern is that he could ingest some intestinal parasite eggs and get worms. So try to prevent him from eating the dirt if at all possible. If not, I would just periodically have him checked for worms - every 4-6 months.

Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. The dragon should still be covered under Petco's health guarantee, so you coukdbreturn it to the store for treatment or replacement. Review dragon care at the link below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/

There is no way for me to give you an answer to this. There is always a chance but how much of a chance, I don't know. Just get her treated for the worms and speak to your vet about dosing with the dewormer again in a couple months just to make sure they are gone. Hope this helps. Best wishes.