2 questions about feeding/eating

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Bearded Dragon Forum ]

Posted by Jo_OscarsMom on May 09, 2003 at 07:35:52:

Oscar's appetite had diminished so I had a fecal exam done which came back positive for hookworms and coccidia. She has been treated for both and I will have another fecal done soon to make sure the parasites are gone.

Question #1: After almost 2 weeks, she still isn't eating. I force feed her some chicken babyfood mixed with good bacteria and occasionally, some calcium mixed in. I give her approx 2 droppers full per day or whatever she'll accept. I'm afraid she's going to starve. She looks completely healthy and hasn't lost any weight. She's still alert and active...What else can I do? Should I be worried?

Question #2: I'm thinking about changing her diet to exclude all worms and crickets to avoid the whole parasite issue. Would a diet of ZooMed BD food and greens be sufficient? Since she's not eating anyway, I figure now's as good a time as any to make the switch.

Thanks!!
Jo aka Oscar's mom

Follow Ups:

2 questions about feeding/eating Christyj 05/10/03 (0)
2 questions about feeding/eating georgio 05/09/03 (1)
- Thanks, Peter. Jo_OscarsMom 05/09/03 (0)
2 questions about feeding/eating LindsayMarie 05/09/03 (1)
- Lindsay Marie, I'm taking your advice on.... Jo_OscarsMom 05/09/03 (0)
My dragons had the exact same problems (more) Gunilla 05/09/03 (11)
- That's great! I'm glad to hear the seeds are.... Jo_OscarsMom 05/09/03 (1)
  - That's great! I'm glad to hear the seeds are.... Gunilla 05/09/03 (0)
- Thats great gunilla :) LindsayMarie 05/09/03 (8)
  - Ps. How is the little hatchling doing? n/p Gunilla 05/09/03 (0)
  - Actually... Gunilla 05/09/03 (6)
    - Sorry :( LindsayMarie 05/09/03 (3)
      - Thanks Lindsay! How is the little hatchling doing? n/p Gunilla 05/09/03 (2)
        
        I think you mean......... LindsayMarie 05/09/03 (1)
        
        Oh yeah - thats right! Sorry! (more) Gunilla 05/10/03 (0)
    - So sorry to hear about the baby! Congrats on the eggs. np Jo_OscarsMom 05/09/03 (1)
      - Thanks Jo! It's sad... but I guess that's life... n/p Gunilla 05/09/03 (0)
2 questions about feeding/eating bexley 05/09/03 (1)
- Bexley, thank you for easing my fears. / Jo Jo_OscarsMom 05/09/03 (0)

[ Follow Ups ] [ The Bearded Dragon Forum ]

KINGSNAKE.COM

Enjoy all our content free of charge with a user account that gives you full access to every feature. For added visibility, paid options are available - post in our Classifieds, showcase your business with Banner Ads or a Directory listing, promote reptile events, and more.

2 questions about feeding/eating

KINGSNAKE.COM

Quick Links

Community

Legal & Safety

Support