My bearded dragon accidentally ate dead superworms. Will they be okay?

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.

Mealworms are fine as long as they are freshly molted mealworms. These do not have as much chitin, which is what can pose a risk of impaction or obstruction. Waxworms are very fatty and should be fed only occasionally to juvenile dragons. Stick with appropriately sized crickets, dubia roaches and phoenix worms. Keep him hydrated and warm to keep his GI tract moving. Soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes every few days. Yiu can massage the abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. As long as he is behaving normally and defecating regularly, he is likely not impacted or obstructed.

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.

Poor dyno. I would recommend placing him in a warm water bath. Wax norms can cause constipation. The water bath can help increase gi motility and defecation. If he is not improving I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian for possible enema.

Mealworms can be a problem for some beardies, especially juveniles, due the chitinous body. If you can, switch her over to appropriately sized crickets or dubia roaches. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering and dust with multivitamin and calcium powders to maximize nutritional value. Maintain adequate temperatures as well. Low temps can affect activity, appetite and digestion in reptiles. A temp gradient ranging from about 76 F (cool side) to 86 F (warm side) with a basking spot of 90 F to 100 F is recommended. To stimulate defecation, soak Lizzie in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Gently massage her abdomen from front to back during the soak. The soak will also hydrate her and aid in shedding.

It is possible for a dog to get parasites from your bearded dragon. Pin worms, for example, are a parasite that are commonly spread to pets and even to humans. It is important to wash your hands after handling and after cleaning the tank. Contact your veterinarian to discuss your concerns. The type of parasite will determine the treatment.

Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. Monitor Drogon for difficulty breathing, blowing bubbles, lethargy, or odd sounds while breathing. These are symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. Parasites or URI may cause the condition you are seeing. Bump cage temps up by about 5F for a few days. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte twice daily for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the UVB light source is not older than 6 months and use quality vitamin and mineral supplements. If Drogon gets worse or does not begin eating soon, have him examined by an experienced herp veterinarian.