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My bearded dragon's pores are red and puffy. Can I wait for vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Male | 3 years and 3 months old | 1lb

My bearded dragon has had clogged pores and I’ve been giving him soaks to help unclog his pores . Tonight I noticed his pores are now puffy and red. We plan on taking him to the vet as soon as we can but as it is the weekend our vet is not in until Monday . I’m super concerned about him rite now as I know infections are not good in reptiles. Is there anything I can do? Will he be okay waiting to see a vet? Thank you for any help.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 20th, 2021

Continue the soaks in warm water. You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the pores. Do not squeeze them as this will likely cause pain. Be sure to provide rough surfaces (rocks, branches, etc.) so he can rub against them. This will help remove some of the discharge and prevent excess accumulation. As long as he is behaving and eating normally, you can likely wait until Monday to see your veterinarian.

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