My bearded dragon ate a piece of slate outdoors. Is this an emergency?

A small pebble should pass without an issue. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or straining to defecate. See your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles and amphibians if necessary.

One or two pellets will likely pass through uneventfully. Monitor for lethargy, loose droppings or loss of appetite. You can soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. During the soak, gently massage his abdomen from front to back to stimulate defecation. Consider using slate, reptile carpeting or plain paper towels as a substrate in the future to prevent accidental ingestion.

This could possibly lead to toxicity causing gastrointestinal signs (vomiting/diarrhoea), depending on the amount ingested the severity of the signs can be different. I would recommend an immediate veterinary check up and close monitoring for the next 24 hours (especially appetite and possibly diarrhoea or constipation).

Thanks for reaching out about Zuri and including photos. This appears to be a superficial wound and should heal on its own. Monitor appetite and movement of mandible. If concerns, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

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.

A small enough piece should pass uneventfully. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or lack of defecation. If necessary, see your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet. Soaking him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte will keep him well hydrated which can help the substrate pass easier.

Hello, if this is a single event, I think it would be fine to closely monitor Cleopatra for any additional signs of illness like continued vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, etc. It’s entirely possible she just ate a bit too much or too quickly and then brought up some fluid. However, vomiting can indicate serious illness in bearded dragons, so don’t wait too long to see a veterinarian if it happens again. Sometimes, bearded dragons kept on walnut or sand bedding eat the bedding every time they eat a prey item and can get blockages in the GI tract. Also, tumors of the stomach can happen in bearded dragons, which can cause vomiting, as can general infection or illness.