My beardie swallowed my ear plug! Help!

[Rae33]

My 7 year old bearded dragon Boba was out running around today. There was a foam ear plug on the floor. Before I could grab it she swallowed the whole ear plug! I've been watching her all day. I was told to not feet her for few days and to continue soaking her and keep a close eye on her. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm really worried about her getting impacted.

 

[PatsyB]

I would get to a vet. Any time an animal eats something they aren't supposed to they should be taken to the vet to make sure they can pass it.

In the mean time keep her hydrated, not only baths but drip water on her nose. Maybe even a little bit of mineral oil to help lube her up.

 

[cody]

Definitely keep hydrated. To get mine to drink I take my misting bottle and set it to a straight jet and squirt some on his nose, when he opens his mouth to drink it I squirt some in his mouth. He'll do this for quite a long time and seems like a good way to hydrate to me. I hope he's alright

 

[PatsyB]

@Rae33 How's she doing today?

 

[Rae33]

She seems to be doing ok. I talked to my sister who works with reptiles. And I've been watching her since last Saturday closely and soaking her everyday to make sure she poops. She has daily. And she is still active. 1 more day and 1 more poop and I think we're in the clear. I have to watch her more closely. Last night I was holding her and she bit off a chunk of my hair! She'll eat anything.

 

[PatsyB]

Glad to hear she's doing okay.

 

[EvanR]

Hello,
Our bearded dragon just ate an earplug as well. We were searching the Internet for help and found your post. We're really curious as to what happened, and if Boba recovered or passed the earplug ok.

Thanks,
Evan

 

[mxw0rld]

Hello,
Our bearded dragon just ate an earplug as well. We were searching the Internet for help and found your post. We're really curious as to what happened, and if Boba recovered or passed the earplug ok.

Thanks,
Evan

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