My bearded dragon is sick: white, sunken eyes, not eating, diarrhea.

Ideally, she should be examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. The "bone problem" may respond to treatment such as calcium injections or oral supplementation. The respiratory issue may respond to antibiotics. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution or water and an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage. Do this twice daily for 15-20 minutes each. It will help treat or prevent minor dehydration and warm her up. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Increase her tank temps by 5 degrees and keep it on 24/7 until she responds/recovers. Do not force feed her unless you have experience doing so. Euthanizing her at home on your own is never recommended. If necessary, have your veterinarian perform it in the clinic or by housecall.

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!

Consider a recheck with a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. You can find one here: http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 In the meantime, maintain proper environmental conditions. You can even increase tank temps by 5-10 degrees F to aid in recovery. Soak Falcor daily in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 15-20 minutes. This will provide hydration. You can supplement him with Fluker's Repta-Boost. Find it in the local Petco or online. Keep his eyes clean by rinsing with sterile saline and a soft cloth. He may need different antibiotics and to have the affected area cleaned and flushed. It is never recommended to allow an ill dragon to brumate. Increasing the photo-period along with the increase in temp may bring him out of brumation, but his lethargy is more likely due to illness.

Thanks for reaching out about your bearded dragon and including photos. This animal appears very lethargic and thin. Without a doubt, a veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Offer water and food (Gerber's baby food) through a syringe. Check and correct husbandry including temperature, UVB, humidity. Intestinal parasites or infection, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney, low calcium) are all possible. This appears serious, so an emergency visit this evening is recommended. Good luck.

Thank you for reaching out about your beardie, and thank you for the photos - they are very helpful. It looks like your dragon's beard is quite black in the photos - this can be an indication of underlying stress. This is especially true if it is black on a regular basis. Additionally, excessive closing of the eyes can be an indication of weakness or illness. Unfortunately, reptiles are very good at hiding their illness so it can be challenging as an owner to be able to recognize that they don't feel well until they are very sick. Often it is recognized when their appetite decreases or stops altogether. I would recommend having your dragon evaluated by a veterinarian. They can perform a thorough examination and can also discuss husbandry for your dragon. A large majority of issues that occur with reptiles are related to husbandry, and sometimes it is something that is seemingly minor that ends up causing a big issue. I hope this gives you a place to start, and that your beardie feels better soon.

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.

Hi Desiree, yes it is very possible she could have parasites. It is also possible that she has metabolic bone disease. Those would be the two most common things. The first step is to get a diagnosis so you know how to treat her. This vet clinic is very close to your zip code and they do see reptiles. Unfortunately, not everything can be fixed at home. You will definitely need a vet for her. http://www.metropetvet.com/services/exotic-vet/