Hi, I have experience ith old dragons and it can be heartbreaking to see them
age. It is possible that he has kidney disease which can be managed to a degree
to prolong his life. Does he drink a lot? If so that can be a sign. There
meduications such as phosphate binders and fluid therapy which can help. The
fluids used are lactated ringers which can help them a bit with dehydration. I
wish you and your dragon all the best.
Jason



To: pogona@...: triny007@...: Wed, 19 Nov 2008
02:43:47 +0000Subject: [pogona] is this old dragon behavior or is he ill



I have a dragon who is 10 years old. I plan making a vet appointment for him but
I would like some feed back from this list before I take him in so I will have a
little knowledge about old dragons. I know that the cage set up is correct for
him. uvb lighting has always been changed within the proper time limits, temp is
correct etc. My dragon is not eating much, is getting thin, doesn't have much
interest in anything. I hand feed him as he can't see well enough to get his
food. I soak him because he seems dehydrated at times. I can't get him to eat
salad or crickets anymore but he will eat wax worms and superworms. I kind of
thought that he was just getting near the end of his days because in the past I
had read that dragons live about 8 years. I felt that I had taken him 2 years
beyond the norm. Reciently I have read that the life span has been changed to
about 15 years. I would like to know who has had dragons that are this age or
older and how does he (or she) look. Do yours see well?, do yours need to be
hand fed and soaked? How do they act? What does an old dragon look like as he
nears the end of his days. If I can prolong his life I would really like to as
he deserves the best I can give him. He doesn't seem to be in pain he just looks
very old. I am taking him to the vet but I just want to know what other 10 year
old dragons act like. Any feed back will be appreciated. Thanks,Claudia





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