My bearded dragon isn't eating. What should I do to help them?

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My bearded dragon isn't eating. What do I do? I am very worried.

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that Jiggy hasn't been eating. A lack of appetite in reptiles is often a first general sign of illness. Bearded dragons are prone to respiratory infections, intestinal parasites, metabolic bone disease, and some stomach cancers. I would recommend taking Jiggy into a veterinarian to be seen. They can perform a physical exam and will likely recommend bloodwork and x-rays to start investigating the cause of his problem. Once they have a better idea after diagnostics, they can talk to you about treatment options. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My bearded dragon isn't eating. What should I do to help them?

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