Bearded dragon sick: not eating, mouth rot, gooey eyes. What to do?

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I took my bearie to riverside vet I’m Elizabeth PA and they looked at him and said it was mouth rot. But the antibiotics didn’t work and he still won’t eat. Also his eyes are very gewy and crusted shut and he keeps his mouth slightly open all the time. He hasn’t eaten in weeks. I thought he was in brumation but he has signs of illness as well so I’m not sure

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Consider a recheck with a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. You can find one here: http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 In the meantime, maintain proper environmental conditions. You can even increase tank temps by 5-10 degrees F to aid in recovery. Soak Falcor daily in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 15-20 minutes. This will provide hydration. You can supplement him with Fluker's Repta-Boost. Find it in the local Petco or online. Keep his eyes clean by rinsing with sterile saline and a soft cloth. He may need different antibiotics and to have the affected area cleaned and flushed. It is never recommended to allow an ill dragon to brumate. Increasing the photo-period along with the increase in temp may bring him out of brumation, but his lethargy is more likely due to illness.

Bearded dragon sick: not eating, mouth rot, gooey eyes. What to do?

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