Elderly (16yo) Dragon feeding suggestions-He has become visually impaired and is unable to eat on his own. I have been feeding him baby food with a syringe for about a year now he has finally gotten used to it, and taking every opportunity to get waxworms in his mouth. He is undernourished. I am looking for suggestions to get he most calories/nutrients in him through syringe or by hand-Note he does not eat much at a time. He has been protesting against water as well, so he also is under hydrated. I have been running him under water every day. Help is appreciated. Thank you
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Elderly dragon feeding suggestions-Most calories possible
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JumpinJellyfish
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16! That's excellent! You could use Oxbow Critical Care, or Flukers ReptaBoost, both also via oral syringe.
JumpinJellyfish
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Just be forewarned for when you mix the stuff, either brand, especially if you're using the carnivore one (but at 16 you probably want herbivore). The paste (and really the powder before you add water) smells *awful*. But it is a very helpful product. Let us know how your good boy is doing. :0)
I ended up with the insectivore/carnivore and wow it stunk up the kitchen lol. He wouldn't eat it right away, so I had to get him going with some carrot baby food first. Once his mouth opened I switched out syringes. The dosing was odd-I just used 3 or 4 spoonfuls to start. Any extra nutrients will help. I let him loose in the screened porch for some real natural light and bird watching (as much as he can see...I am not sure)
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Jacob melanistic
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wow he has lived a long, good life! be proud of yourself!
JumpinJellyfish
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Hooray! I'm glad you got some of it into him and that he got some out time. I wonder if the herbivore one smells better :-D
Hello,
I also have an older dragon 13 years old . I live in Florida and go to an exotic pet veterinarian . My bearded stopped eating on his own a year ago . My Veterinarian instructed to by Kaytee baby bird food . It is in a powder form . When you mix it leave it set a minute as it gets to thick you will have to probably add more water . He has been on it one year and is doing amazing. Also feeding with a saryinge . It has all the nutrition needed. A cannister lasts a very long time. Good luck !
I also have an older dragon 13 years old . I live in Florida and go to an exotic pet veterinarian . My bearded stopped eating on his own a year ago . My Veterinarian instructed to by Kaytee baby bird food . It is in a powder form . When you mix it leave it set a minute as it gets to thick you will have to probably add more water . He has been on it one year and is doing amazing. Also feeding with a saryinge . It has all the nutrition needed. A cannister lasts a very long time. Good luck !
HAHA! Probably does! It's ok, strangely I have become a little nose blind to it!
Great information! Thank you! Does your dragon seem to be visually impaired? I was thinking exposure to unnatural lighting for so long may be a factor
Yes he does. He likes to eat but his senses are definitely that of an elderly dragon.
Thank you! Sorry I thought I had replied already!
