{"id":80083,"date":"2022-04-22T11:53:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:53:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:53:06","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if your bearded dragon is unwell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_bearded_dragon_is_unwell\" title=\"How do you know if your bearded dragon is unwell?\">How do you know if your bearded dragon is unwell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_beardie_is_dying\" title=\"How do I know if my beardie is dying?\">How do I know if my beardie is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_bearded_dragon_is_Brumating_or_sick\" title=\"How do I know if my bearded dragon is Brumating or sick?\">How do I know if my bearded dragon is Brumating or sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_you_treat_a_sick_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How do you treat a sick bearded dragon?\">How do you treat a sick bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_I_know_if_something_is_wrong_with_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How do I know if something is wrong with my bearded dragon?\">How do I know if something is wrong with my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_can_I_help_my_dying_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How can I help my dying bearded dragon?\">How can I help my dying bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_you_know_a_lizard_is_dying\" title=\"How do you know a lizard is dying?\">How do you know a lizard is dying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#What_do_bearded_dragons_look_like_during_brumation\" title=\"What do bearded dragons look like during brumation?\">What do bearded dragons look like during brumation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_brumation_and_death\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between brumation and death?\">How can you tell the difference between brumation and death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_long_does_bearded_dragon_brumation_last\" title=\"How long does bearded dragon brumation last?\">How long does bearded dragon brumation last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#What_do_bearded_dragons_look_like_when_they_are_sick\" title=\"What do bearded dragons look like when they are sick?\">What do bearded dragons look like when they are sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_do_you_treat_a_sick_bearded_dragon_at_home\" title=\"How do you treat a sick bearded dragon at home?\">How do you treat a sick bearded dragon at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#What_can_I_give_my_sick_bearded_dragon\" title=\"What can I give my sick bearded dragon?\">What can I give my sick bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-bearded-dragon-is-unwell\/#How_can_I_save_my_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How can I save my bearded dragon?\">How can I save my bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_bearded_dragon_is_unwell\"><\/span>How do you know if your bearded dragon is unwell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs and symptoms that your bearded dragon is sick<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing, trouble breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Secretion from mouth, discoloration inside the mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Severe lethargy not associated with brumation.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss (especially rapid weight loss)<\/li>\n<li>Eye swelling or closing eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Tail or back kinks, soft bones, hanging jaw, weak limbs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_beardie_is_dying\"><\/span>How do I know if my beardie is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Tell If a Bearded Dragon Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<li>No Bowel Movements. Keeping track of how often your beardie has a bowel movement is a necessary step in making sure they&#8217;re healthy.  <\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea and Bloody Stool. Source.  <\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.  <\/li>\n<li>Lack of Appetite.  <\/li>\n<li>Problems With Movement.  <\/li>\n<li>Skin Problems.  <\/li>\n<li>Sunken Eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Wrinkly Skin.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_bearded_dragon_is_Brumating_or_sick\"><\/span>How do I know if my bearded dragon is Brumating or sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can tell if your bearded dragon is in brumation because he may have the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Sleeping more.<\/li>\n<li>Appetite decreased.<\/li>\n<li>Going to sleep earlier.<\/li>\n<li>Hiding in the shade.<\/li>\n<li>Pooing less (due to eating less)<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_sick_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How do you treat a sick bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People who keep beardies need to be aware of their pet&#8217;s habits and watch out for signs and symptoms that indicate an illness. Some of the things a pet owner can do to take care of a sick bearded dragon include <b>taking the pet to a vet, including special worms in its diet, and letting it recover in a quiet room<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_something_is_wrong_with_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How do I know if something is wrong with my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When a bearded dragon is sick, they will display the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Cloudy eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Low movement\/lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Low appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Trembling.<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen limbs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dying_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How can I help my dying bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are five signs that indicate a lizard may be sick:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lack of appetite. Lizards generally love to eat.  <\/li>\n<li>Fewer droppings.  <\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.  <\/li>\n<li>Sunken eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.  <\/li>\n<li>A Knowledgeable Owner Makes for a Healthy Lizard.<\/li>\n<p>16-Jun-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_a_lizard_is_dying\"><\/span>How do you know a lizard is dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strange Behavior. <b>Uncharacteristic behavior is also a sign of trouble. Sick beardies may seem weak or grumpy, and they may hide and\/or stop basking. Shaking, dizziness, head tilting, and loss of balance are also red flags.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_bearded_dragons_look_like_during_brumation\"><\/span>What do bearded dragons look like during brumation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From a high level, bearded dragon brumation will look a lot like <b>major laziness or a lack of energy. Because they&#8217;re starting to power down their systems and slow down their metabolism, there&#8217;s not a need for as much activity or food as before. Here are the common signs to look for: Less movement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_brumation_and_death\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between brumation and death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your bearded dragons body has stiffened up, it may be a sign that it has died. A bearded dragon in brumation will have soft limbs. Hence, if the limbs are extremely stiff, your beardie may have died.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_bearded_dragon_brumation_last\"><\/span>How long does bearded dragon brumation last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three to four months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_bearded_dragons_look_like_when_they_are_sick\"><\/span>What do bearded dragons look like when they are sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sick beardies may seem <b>weak or grumpy, and they may hide and\/or stop basking. Shaking, dizziness, head tilting, and loss of balance are also red flags.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_sick_bearded_dragon_at_home\"><\/span>How do you treat a sick bearded dragon at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owners may also <b>sprinkle multivitamin powders on the sick bearded dragon&#8217;s food to help improve immune functions and reduce vitamin deficiencies. Keeping the sick bearded dragon well hydrated is important, and some owners use a warm water bath to do this.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_sick_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>What can I give my sick bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For an ill bearded dragon, I recommend <b>soaking bearded dragon pellets in a sports drink and then putting them in the blender to make a gruel or smoothie that can be easily syringe-fed to him. If you choose to locate another herp veterinarian, you have a couple of ways to find one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_save_my_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How can I save my bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting with food, one of the things you can try is <b>blending up some crickets with collard greens and water. This way you have a liquified substance to feed your beardie. You can also try baby food, such as squash or green beans. It&#8217;ll quickly give your pet lots of great nutrients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if your bearded dragon is unwell?How do I know if my beardie is dying?How do I know if my bearded dragon is Brumating or sick?How do you treat a sick bearded dragon?How do I know if something is wrong with my bearded dragon?How can I help my dying&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80083"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80083\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}