impaction questions

[fw_gintoki]

if my bearded dragon ate like small two bites of dirt will she suffer from impaction or does it take more? what are signs of impaction and how are ways to treat it

 

[Sadie]

if my bearded dragon ate like small two bites of dirt will she suffer from impaction or does it take more? what are signs of impaction and how are ways to treat it

How old is the dragon? Loose substrate is not good for babies- sand is the worst they cannot digest it - signs are struggling to poop-- swollen vent- surface basking temps and uvb are crucial - No coils please-- natural laxative will help w/ getting it out- things like plain canned pumpkin - unsweetened apple sauce - hydration is important it will help push thing through

 

[fw_gintoki]

How old is the dragon? Loose substrate is not good for babies- sand is the worst they cannot digest it - signs are struggling to poop-- swollen vent- surface basking temps and uvb are crucial - No coils please-- natural laxative will help w/ getting it out- things like plain canned pumpkin - unsweetened apple sauce - hydration is important it will help push thing through

shes a juvenile, not sure how old. but how much would they have to eat to get impaction?

 

[Sadie]

shes a juvenile, not sure how old. but how much would they have to eat to get impaction?

I am not sure it builds up over time so if you notice shes eating it I would get rid of it-- its better to be safe than sorry-- are you feeding any supplements? If so how are you feeding?