Ok Matt, I wouldn't say it makes you sound like total scum, just a broke college student. Been there, done that, would love to do it again LOL. Anyway about your beardie. As Lisa said a little mineral oil oraly, looooong soaks in warm water (not playing necessarily), you can massage the belly (I've heard that helps). As for food, I would hesitate to advise force feeding, if it is impaction it would have no place to go and could make the problem worse. You do need to keep him hydrated though. If he's looking like he really needs a boost, get some pedialite, grind up some pellet and make a thin slop out of it, you can also add some babyfood (maybe prunes?????). Put a little on his nose and they will usually start lapping it up, if not pry (carefully) a drop between his lips so he gets a taste of it and that almost always does the trick. You can also put your sprinkle supplements into it and any meds that the vet gives you if he doesn't like them. Good luck and keep us posted (i'd make a new thread though because we don't always scan this far down.)



Sean

Heart Mountain Herps

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• Sick Beardie?? - mjc0303, Mon Apr 5 20:23:20 2004
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