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Help! Very sick beardie!!

mamaAskook

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My dragon stared to shed a few days ago. She started gaping yesterday and wouldn't eat, but I thought she was trying to shed the skin around her mouth (she's done that before) and just wasn't hungry, but today she hasn't moved at all, is still gaping, and has foam around her mouth. I tried giving her a drink of water, but she immediately vomited it back up. I have no idea what might be wrong but I'm very worried, please help
 

Canicke

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I am so sorry you have a sick baby. I hate to say this, but it really doesn't sound very good. my girl gets crusty around her mouth for a few days after I feed her dubias or superworms. and she likes to rest at an angle - like she has trouble breathing if she lays flat. some background info might help - how long have you had her? how old is she? what are the tank temps? what is her standard diet? I'm kinda thinkin you might want to se a vet
 

Eavlynn

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She needs to see a vet asap. It sounds like she may have a respiratory infection. I'd call around and see if you can get an emergency appointment today.

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Hdrydr31

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Any updates on this little one?
 

PatsyB

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I hope you got her to a vet quickly. Foaming at the mouth sounds like she aspirated some water and if you don't take the proper steps to get the fluid out, it can lead to a URI.
 

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