Health

Bearded dragons, like all other reptiles that eat insects and plants, are vulnerable to Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD). It is by far the most common cause of disease among ‘beardies,’ and is caused by insufficient levels of calcium and vitamin D3. The metabolic bone disease is also known as fibrous osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism, … Read more

Once you decide to have a bearded dragon as a pet, you spend a good amount of money to create a setup that would just be suitable for this reptile. Setting up the enclosure, putting UVB lights, digital thermometers, and hygrometers, misting systems, basking perch, and a number of other accessories for the bearded dragon … Read more

The existence of a Yellow Fungus remedy is a highly debated topic on the internet. Some bearded dragon owners believe there is no treatment for Yellow Fungus or Yellow Skin Disease, while others think that if found early and properly handled, the yellow fungus can be cured.  With that said, the safest way to make sure … Read more

It’s pretty complicated to tell when your Bearded dragon feels sick, as they can’t tell that themselves. However, symptoms such as laziness, changed eating habits, and low physical activity signifies that your bearded dragon is not in its form. Furthermore, as you monitor your bearded dragon every day, you might notice its activities such as … Read more

Even the most adorable animals can make some very stinky poop. For example, bearded dragons can seem very cute and innocent, but don’t be fooled! Even though bearded dragons are famous for having some of the stinkiest poop, their poop can actually give a lot of information about their health in general. So, we decided … Read more

Tail rot, which most commonly shows itself as a darkening of the end of a reptiles tail, is caused when proper blood flow is not reaching the full length of the tail. When blood flow is restricted it eventually rots the tail away little by little. Keep in mind that beardies don’t regenerate tails. If you noticed … Read more

There may come a time when your dragon may need medication. Depending on the disease an Oral treatment may be prescribed by your vet. Oral medication is fairly easy to administer but may present some challenges. It is generally not as complicated to treat a larger pogona then a baby. Mixing medication into food will … Read more

Why do you need a Veterinarian?  Although your Bearded Dragon may only be a lizard in some people’s eyes, they quickly become family members to a vast majority.  Bearded Dragons with proper care and medical attention can live happily for up 15-20 years.  They make great pets and become as loved as a family dog … Read more

There are two types of Bearded Dragons Parasites, Internal and External; both shouldn’t be taken lightly as they can cause a variety of problems within your beardie sometimes your entire collection of reptiles! Protozoans, nematodes, and trematodes are some of the most widespread parasites. The worst of the parasites will be mites. They are external parasites … Read more

Prevention is always better than being cured. If you own a bearded dragon, it is your responsibility to protect and prevent them from diseases, such as impactions, parasitic infections, MBD, dehydration, and calcium deficiency, etc. In this post, we going to be talking about nine common health issues you have to watch for when caring … Read more