Thursday, February 5, 2015

Poop and Pinworm Eggs

Ryuu pooped tonight and Iwas able todo a fecal test. He has a massive infestation of pinworm eggs! 

I'll start meds tomorrow to clear up the pinworms and sanitize his tank well. He is now on the road to recovery!!! 



Most bearded dragons have some amount of pinworms and that is completely normal. My vet doesn't treat pinworms until the beardie has symptoms of an infestation: diarrhea, bloating, lack of eating, or - in the worst case- a prolapse. 

It's the same with coccidia. You only treat it if there is a problem. 

I am super relieved to know that Ryuu can be easily fixed. :) I was worried he might have a tumor or stone.