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My bearded dragon won't eat and has watery poop. What home remedies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male

My beared dragon isn't eating at all and has taken a very luiqidy poop im really worried he's a year old please let me know what to do I can't afford to pay for a vet

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 31st, 2019

Check temps in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. Survey the area in and around the cage for any negative stimuli. Stress can lead to loose droppings. A stool sample should be submitted to diagnose parasites. Ideally, he should be seen by your veterinarian. If this is not possible, limit fruits and vegetables in the diet temporarily. You can feed greens and prey. Consider a probiotic to promote gut health. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to treat or prevent minor dehydration.

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