vet visit

[Sunkiss]

Can anyone tell me if they have ever taken their beardie to the vet and how they check for parasites. Do they need a poop sample?

 

[Aleena]

Yep, I've taken two of mine and they do need a fecal sample. Just took one to the vet today, actually because I didn't have one when I went.

 

[Sunkiss]

How do they get it? Should I try to give her a bath before I take her and scoop it and put it in a baggie?
Sorry, but this is really new to me.

 

[Aleena]

Unfortunately, our dragons don't always poop on command lol. It's difficult for the vet to gather it if there's nothing in there to gather. They can give them an enema and hope they have enough in their intestines to do the job, but I would try to bring them a sample if it's at all possible just in case the vet isn't able to get one. It sucks to make two trips for the same thing! Give her a nice warm bath tonight and see if she leaves you a present. If she does, I'd put it in a baggie to take with you.

 

[Sunkiss]

Gave her a bath and she pooped...tried to get some but it was not very solid...very difficult to get a 'sample'....

Thank you...Good night...my beardie and I are going to bed now.

 

[Germ]

It must be a fresh poop not taken in the bath, one scooped from floor of a non-particle substrate. If you only want to check for parasites, just take in the stool sample for a Fecal analysis, if you also take the BD, you will be charged for a Vet visit, which is in the vicinity of $75 here, on top of the Fecal. A Fecal is in the vicinity of $40-$50 here.

Just a heads up ...

 

[Sunkiss]

Thanks y'all...Sunkiss and I went to the vet this morning and her check up went well. She weighed in at 103 g. They are going to do lab on the sample I took in, but they want me to bring back a 'fresh' sample as soon as I can. Her nails were trimmed and I heard her heart beat!!! The vet made some recommendations regarding her diet and her tank set up. Sunkiss behaved very well, but was not thrilled about the nail trim.
Yes, Germ...it was expensive....but now I have Sunkiss as an established patient at the clinic should she need the dr.

 

[Aleena]

It must be a fresh poop not taken in the bath, one scooped from floor of a non-particle substrate. If you only want to check for parasites, just take in the stool sample for a Fecal analysis, if you also take the BD, you will be charged for a Vet visit, which is in the vicinity of $75 here, on top of the Fecal. A Fecal is in the vicinity of $40-$50 here.

Just a heads up ...

I apologize if I gave bad info. I was just relaying what my vet had told me to do . Sorry Sunkiss! Luckily I got mine from the tank a day after her bath.

 

[Sunkiss]

Oh no it is OK. They r going to do a fecal flotation on the sample I took and a full fecal test on a fresh sample when I can obtain one and get it to the vet.

 

[Daeyang]

im so afraid of trimming my beardies nails but ever since i got her i never have o.o maybe its time too

 

[Aleena]

im so afraid of trimming my beardies nails but ever since i got her i never have o.o maybe its time too

I've never had it done, and I've never had a vet recommend it so hadn't even thought of it.

 

[Daeyang]

I've never had it done, and I've never had a vet recommend it so hadn't even thought of it.

Aleena, how old is ur beardie? So is there no reason in cutting the nails at all?

 

[Germ]

I have only had to do mine once, I had one of mine at 5 yo whose claws had grown enough that it's toes were turning side ways, so I trimmed them all. Generally if you keep a rock or something hard & rough in the enclosure to work as an emery board when they walk or crawl across it, this will help keep their nails in check.

Here are a couple of pics to help guide in the trimming process, regular nail clippers should not be used, as they have a tendency to crush & cut, rather than snip. Good quality claw trimmers used for Cats with the 2 'V' style cutters work well. If you feel it necessary & do not want to do it yourself, your local Furry pet groomer will be able to do it, much cheaper than a vet.

If they are quite long, take no more than an eighth of an inch (3mm) at a time, then allow a week or so for the nerve/live tissue to recede, then trim again. Continue this until the desired length is achieved.

Tip: Keep a bottle cap full of cornstarch or flour nearby, to dip the claw in to help stop bleeding should you inadvertently cut too short. Should this happen it is advisable to keep it on non-particle substrate for a few days to allow the healing process to take place.

 

[Daeyang]

I have only had to do mine once, I had one of mine at 5 yo whose claws had grown enough that it's toes were turning side ways, so I trimmed them all. Generally if you keep a rock or something hard & rough in the enclosure to work as an emery board when they walk or crawl across it, this will help keep their nails in check.

Hear are a couple of pics to help guide in the trimming process, regular nail clippers should not be used, as they have a tendency to crush & cut, rather than snip. Good quality claw trimmers used for Cats with the 2 'V' style cutters work well. If you feel it necessary & do not want to do it yourself, your local Furry pet groomer will be able to do it, much cheaper than a vet.

If they are quite long, take no more than an eighth of an inch (3mm) at a time, then allow a week for the nerve/live tissue to recede, then trim again. Continue this until the desired length is achieved.

Tip: Keep a bottle cap full of cornstarch or flour nearby, to dip the claw in to help stop bleeding should you inadvertently cut too short. Should this happen it is advisable to keep it on non-particle substrate for a few days to allow the healing process to take place.

Thank you so much! Today I thought Daryl's nail was bleeding but I found out it was from a rasberry in her salad >.<

 

[Sunkiss]

I just had the vet do it since we were already there for a check up. She just barely nipped the tips, and yes not normal nail clippers. I wouldn't use a cat's nail clipper just because they cause my cat's nails to split and tear.

 

[Aleena]

Aleena, how old is ur beardie? So is there no reason in cutting the nails at all?

I don't know. Their claws can get obnoxious... just never thought about it. And I keep rocks in their enclosures so that probably has helped keep it going from obnoxious to a necessity, like Germ said.