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My bearded dragon hasn't eaten or drunk in a week. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My bearded dragon has been refusing to eat for the past week and he is not bremating he is also not drinking water what should I do

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 27th, 2018

Confirm proper temps in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. You can soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes. This will provide warmth and hydration. Gently massage his abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation in case he is constipated.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on October 23rd, 2017

    Review and confirm proper environmental parameters. A cold dragon will not eat. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will warm her up and provide hydration. You can gently massage her abdomen during the soak to stimulate defecation if she is constipated or impacted. Young beardies should not be kept on sand as they can ingest it during feeding/eating. This puts them at risk of impaction. If she doesn't begin eating, have her examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. You can read more about bearded dragon care here: http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html

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