How to give meds

[vickicourtney]

Both of my dragons have been prescribed liquid meds for deworming. Rodan is 170 grams and Wonton is 11 grams. Our vet put each dosage into individual syringes. I have never given liquid meds or any meds for that matter to my dragons. I am little nervous so any tips or tricks would be great. Pics because they are so cute

 

[Sadie]

Both of my dragons have been prescribed liquid meds for deworming. Rodan is 170 grams and Wonton is 11 grams. Our vet put each dosage into individual syringes. I have never given liquid meds or any meds for that matter to my dragons. I am little nervous so any tips or tricks would be great. Pics because they are so cute

How was the parasites diagnosed? Did you take fecals in to the vet for testing? They are both very young to have parasites but it is possible I guess -- do you have the parasite test results? What was prescribed for meds and how much? I am very leary of giving meds to babies so young -- you can do more harm than good--- Are the dragons eating and basking and pooping --- if the results were low and the dragon has good surface basking temps and good UVB they can fight them off themselves-- what prompted you to take the dragons to the vet? Sorry I am asking so many questions but if meds are not really needed then I would not give them to them --- we have a vet tech on the forum that can read your test results if you can post them

 

[vickicourtney]

How was the parasites diagnosed? Did you take fecals in to the vet for testing? They are both very young to have parasites but it is possible I guess -- do you have the parasite test results? What was prescribed for meds and how much? I am very leary of giving meds to babies so young -- you can do more harm than good--- Are the dragons eating and basking and pooping --- if the results were low and the dragon has good surface basking temps and good UVB they can fight them off themselves-- what prompted you to take the dragons to the vet? Sorry I am asking so many questions but if meds are not really needed then I would not give them to them --- we have a vet tech on the forum that can read your test results if you can post them

Both had very bad diarrhea. I waited 3 days and took them to the vet. Both had fecal exams which came back high levels of parasites. Not the kind that co exist without harm. Very small doses...treat for 4 days wait 2 weeks another fecal. They are both eating and very active just bad diarrhea. There food is correct and habitat is also correct. They were seen by a reptile vet. Now I am worried about meds

 

[Sadie]

Both had very bad diarrhea. I waited 3 days and took them to the vet. Both had fecal exams which came back high levels of parasites. Not the kind that co exist without harm. Very small doses...treat for 4 days wait 2 weeks another fecal. They are both eating and very active just bad diarrhea. There food is correct and habitat is also correct. They were seen by a reptile vet. Now I am worried about meds

Ok so w/ that being said were enemas given to get the fecal? NO enemas ---- take the fecals in for restesting
https://www.beardeddragon.org/threads/beware-of-vets-giving-enemas-to-your-dragon.252267/
So you might want to enlist a husband to give the meds to the dragons and wrap the dragon up like a burrito style and go in on the side of the mouth or here is a video that might help as well

make sure you keep the dragons hydrated --- the meds might throw the appetite off that is normal -
are you keeping the two in the same tank? Please make sure your disinfecting the tank w/ some good disinfectant - I keep F 10 on hand --- it kills pretty much everything - you dont want to reinfect the dragon again so cleaning is imperative

https://www.amazon.com/F10SC-Veterinary-Disinfectant-F10-SC/dp/B00DR25TSG

 

[vickicourtney]

Thank you! No they each have their own enclosure. I use F10 as well and use hand sanitizer a lot..even before touching my tortoises. Trying to keep them healthy and happy. BTW..Wonton was a rescue from PetSmart..he was so tiny. Everything about is habitat was horrible. I could not leave him there.

 

[vickicourtney]

Thank you! No they each have their own enclosure. I use F10 as well and use hand sanitizer a lot..even before touching my tortoises. Trying to keep them healthy and happy. BTW..Wonton was a rescue from PetSmart..he was so tiny. Everything about is habitat was horrible. I could not leave him there.

 

[Sadie]

Thank you! No they each have their own enclosure. I use F10 as well and use hand sanitizer a lot..even before touching my tortoises. Trying to keep them healthy and happy. BTW..Wonton was a rescue from PetSmart..he was so tiny. Everything about is habitat was horrible. I could not leave him there.

Yes I feel for the dragons at the box stores - their habitats are not ideal and they get off to a rocky start - so going forward from there is imperative for their health ---- please NO coils for UVB's and digital probe thermometers for getting accurate surface basking temps -- most people use coils getting started only to find out later the dragon is not getting adequate UVB --- they are terrible for causing all kinds of health issues

 

[vickicourtney]

Yes I feel for the dragons at the box stores - their habitats are not ideal and they get off to a rocky start - so going forward from there is imperative for their health ---- please NO coils for UVB's and digital probe thermometers for getting accurate surface basking temps -- most people use coils getting started only to find out later the dragon is not getting adequate UVB --- they are terrible for causing all kinds of health issues

Already taken care but I do appreciate the advice! Thank you!!

 

[Sadie]

Already taken care but I do appreciate the advice! Thank you!!

Good to hear --- your UVB should be unobstructed if your using a screen that is a fine mesh like a screen door

 

[vickicourtney]

Good to hear --- your UVB should be unobstructed if your using a screen that is a fine mesh like a screen door

Uvb is inside on both enclosures..

 

[vickicourtney]

Update: the syringe method along jaw line worked perfectly. Both dragons completed 1st round of meds. Rodan the bigger one is much better but still "wet" formed stools so he will get round two of meds. Wonton the tiny one has solid poops so I will be sending his fecal for new test and holding on meds. Both are very active and happy dragons. Thank you for the help