Why isn't my bearded dragon eating and opening its mouth? Is it a URI?

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My 10 months old bearded dragon isnt really eating I forced feed him today , he opens hes mouth even when hes not basking im worried it might be a respiratory infection.

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I am sorry Attila is not feeling well. It is hard to tell by the picture but it appears she might be a little under weight. I would recommend taking her to a vet for a better exam due to her not eating. It is possible she has an injury or infection in her mouth causing pain while eating. Upper respiratory infections, metabolic disease and fungal disease can cause anorexia. Also, they will decrease their appetite if they are about to shed. I would try to increase the amount of gut loaded or dusted crickets and vegetables. Sometimes feeding vegetables can help stimulate there appetite.

Why isn't my bearded dragon eating and opening its mouth? Is it a URI?

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