question about parasites

[DragonLover1]

Hi just wandering if it could be possible that a dragon can have parasites even tho there still active and alert. I find it werid how safira is one minute pooing normal then pooing white urates with alot of liquid, She has also got low appetite. I'm thinking of worming her i wander if we can get para zap here in australia. Should i give it more time before rushing in and getting para zap and treating her. Heres a picture of what i'm talking about all the liquid dryed up.

Look at this picture of Safira i know i can tell by looking at her eyes that she is frighten.

 

[ladyknite]

If i remember right, she's young and still getting accustomed to your home, handling and her enclosure right?
If that's so, then it's rather normal for her poop to be a little off. Stress from those factors listed causes the coccidia level to rise, thus affecting the solidity of feces as the oocysts are shed in waste matter. If she's acting rather normally, eating well and showing no signs of dehydration or lethargy I wouldn't treat her at this time. I might consider running a fecal for simple parasites, but wouldn't necessarily treat a coccidia count.

 

[renich]

I agree with LadyKnight. However, I know you are extremely concerned based on your various posts. For peace of mind, you may want to consider having a fecal test performed. Like I indicated, they are inexpensive and will let you know if parasites are present.

Another thought is that when a beardie gets sick and shows the signs, it is usually well into the sickness and not something that just occurred.

 

[ladyknite]

when a beardie gets sick and shows the signs, it is usually well into the sickness and not something that just occurred.

I definately salute that statement. Most wait till they're skin and bones, barely breathing before they think they should act. So it's good that you're noticing these things before that happens. Good Job!

btw...............we need one of those "thumbs up" little smiley ppl.

 

[crypticdragons]

btw...............we need one of those "thumbs up" little smiley ppl.

i second that