Poop problems.

[SouthernDissolution]

So my Dillinger is growing like a weed and eating like a pig. But he can't poop. He's pushing out his white stuff but no poop. He pushes and pushes and all he can get out is the white part. He DID manage to push out a piece about the size of half a dime and that was it. I've tried bathing him while massaging his belly. He still strains and strains. Tonight I noticed that he pushed what looks like little spurs on either side of his vent out a hair, and when I picked him up to look, he pulled them back in. Im totally lost and screwed with what to do...I can't afford a vet visit right now...What do I do?

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Ok so after more massaging and more soaking, I got him to push a piece of poop MUCH bigger than what he should be pushing. He was having a SLIGHT prolapse but when he finished he pulled it right back in. I have a picture of the culprit.

Mind you he is only 13" or so.

That is in the bottom of a Dixie Paper shot size cup. I think this was my culprit. He doesn't feel NEARLY as tight, and I dont feel any knot in his gut area.

I HOPE this cleared up my problem, I'll keep you guys posted. Any advice is welcome.


And before anyone asks, I do NOT use sand.

 

[adam]

what are you feeding him? how high is your heat? and try giving him some olive oil too a lil bit help my beardie pass his impaction

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Crickets right now, he wont touch any kind of greens I've tried. High side/basking is about 100 cool side 85.

 

[adam]

how is he doin now? i hope he doin better...have you ever tried putting come color in his greens.

 

[Jp]

Wow! That's a big 1. Hope Dillinger's feeling better, he should b. How many crix is he putting down a day?

 

[SouthernDissolution]

I haven't really got a great selection of greens being everywhere around here carries the same stuff. Dillinger acts like he's feeling alot better, after pushin that out he kinda had this straight up tuckered out look about him, and a few hours later he was back to normal...As far as crickets goes its different, some days he'll put away 30-40 and as much as 50 a day, others maybe 10-20

 

[Jp]

I haven't really got a great selection of greens being everywhere around here carries the same stuff. Dillinger acts like he's feeling alot better, after pushin that out he kinda had this straight up tuckered out look about him, and a few hours later he was back to normal...As far as crickets goes its different, some days he'll put away 30-40 and as much as 50 a day, others maybe 10-20

Glad everything is back 2 normal. Greens should still b offered daily 2 help insure that Dillinger is getting the moisture he needs, dehydration can cause impaction. He might have had a couple too many crix that day & couldn't get up 2 temp. I know sand isn't an issue, u hooked him up with a sweet tile job but glad 2 hear that everything's chill.

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Thanks bro! I think he's good man, but he's still having to strain a little bit so, Im going to do the process all over again....I never see him drink though. His water just sits there and collects dust LOL. Im gonna go get on that now to be honest. LOL

 

[Jp]

Dragons really only drink if they're dehydrated, they get the moisture they need through their diet. Water bowls should be changed daily (if u use them) 2 minimize the risk of parasites, doesn't take long 4 a small bowl of water 2 become stagnant in 95+ temps. Keep up with daily baths & feed a little less 4 the next couple days just 2 see how he's handled the impaction. When everything seems cool again, resume normal diet.

 

[Exile Skimmer]

i hope he is doing better and good luck to the both of you!

 

[SouthernDissolution]

So I come home to this yesterday....I'd say he took care of it by himself? LOL

Thats alotta poop

 

[Jp]

Whoa! I would say that his pipes are clean now.

 

[LittleMerlin]

Yikes I hope he's doing much better!

 

[SouthernDissolution]

Thanks everyone for your concerns/advice. Dillinger is doing awesome now. I even managed to get him to eat a salad....Imagine that LOL

 

[Exile Skimmer]

im glad he is doing better and good job both of you!

 

[117star]

Is that what their poop is supposed to look like? Scarlet's poo is really runny compared to that? Is that normal?

 

[Jp]

Is that what their poop is supposed to look like? Scarlet's poo is really runny compared to that? Is that normal?

Looks like Dillinger may have been a little dehydrated. If he's eating greens now then he knows it's a source of moisture & 2 much moisture n the diet can result n runny poo...... Yo, SoDiss! Glaad 2 hear he's doing better!

 

[SouthernDissolution]

He's skimping over his greens now, but he's eating SOME...Still pooping solid, but not nearly as big.