I can't find the tube of Laxatone, and Lizard Dude is in need of a good bowel movement. She is not using one of her hind legs much. I tried giving her a bath a little while ago with no results. Her temps are good, but she won't stay where it's warm. The reptile vet is only in a few days a week. She will be on duty tomorrow. Any ideas in the meantime?
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Does anyone know of a substitute for hair ball remedy/laxative for BDs?
rdperry5
May 20, 2003 08:10 PM
Replies (5)
griffinej5
May 20, 2003 09:31 PM
Depending of the water temp, make it a little bit warmer. Try to get her to swim around a lot in the water. I find that mine will thrash around a little bit before they go in the water.
Christyj
May 20, 2003 10:18 PM
A drop of mineral oil or even vegetable oil..
bdfever
May 21, 2003 09:59 AM
I have 2 that will release while bathing, but 1 that just won't. He will hold it for the longest time. Lately, I've been taking him in the shower with me & poof...there it is!
lothar304
May 21, 2003 03:10 PM
A bit of mineral oil should work. I would mix it into some salad to make giving it easier. Vegetable oil won't work, because it will just be digested as dietary fat. It must be non-digestible mineral oil. It's inert, safe for humans and beardies, and should get things moving. I wouldn't use it very often though, because it depletes fat-soluble vitamins.
You can also try giving your beardie more water, or watery greens. Dehydration could be contributing to the constipation.
B22
May 21, 2003 10:42 PM
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