My bearded dragon ate a toad, now sick and vomiting. What to do?

I'm sorry Drakuo is so sick. It sounds like her needs to see a veterinarian. He may have a GI blockage or sand impaction if he's been kept on sand. Some metabolic diseases will also cause Beardies to vomit. I recommend getting him seen asap. If you do not already have a reptile veterinarian you can try looking here to find a veterinarian near you. http://arav.org/ I hope Drakuo is better soon!

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.

No, vomiting is never normal in reptiles or other pets. Occasional regurgitation can occur if the pet is stressed, handled roughly or too soon after eating. It can also happen if prey or food that is too large is ingested. Monitor for recurrence and see your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles if it continues.

If it was a recent ingestions (last few hours), a veterinarian can induce vomiting. It is not certain whether onions are toxic to bearded dragons or not. Offering plenty of oral fluids could help move the onion through the GI tract. Offering warm water soaks can help with defecation, thereby moving foods through the GI tract faster.

Geckos are not toxic, but may carry parasites that could be harmful. At worst, you may see some temporary stomach upset. Consider a short fast followed by a b;and diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. My condolences on the loss of your gecko.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Diamond. Certain types of toads can be very poisonous to dogs. I would recommend that he sees an emergency veterinarian as he is acting sick already. Being a young puppy, he will be more susceptible in the case of a toxin ingestion. I hope this information helps!

Check temps in the enclosure first. Low temps can affect digestion which could lead to regurgitation. It can also cause stress resulting in the black beard. Other potential causes include impaction, constipation, overeating (less likely with a decreased appetite) or infection (bacterial, viral, parasites). Survey the area in and around the enclosure for other negative stimuli. Reduce or eliminate if found. Continue soaks in a 50/50 mix of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide supplemental heat and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. Gently massage the abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. If symptoms persist, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Your vet may recommend x-rays to rule out or diagnose impaction, tumors or foreign body.