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My bearded dragon is vomiting and drinking a lot. Is it mouth rot?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Hello , my bearded dragon has been vomiting lately for the past two weeks and I’m not sure why , he drinks a lot more water ... I research this and mouth rot came up
4 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on February 6, 2018
Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 15-20 minutes daily. During the soak, gently massage his abdomen (front to back), to stimulate defecation. This will help if he is constipated. Stop feeding mealworms (too much chitin) for now and offer crickets or dubia roaches. Gut load them for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value.
2Pet Parents found this answer helpfulRelated Answers from Veterinarians
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 4, 2019
Vomiting is a serious symptom in reptiles. When a reptile regurgitates, it is usually due to one of the following conditions:
too cold
too stressed
food/prey too large
food/prey spoiled
systemic infection
high levels of protozoans or parasites
disturbed too soon after eating
obstruction in digestive tract
Check the enclosure and room temperatures and all of your husbandry to make sure everything is 100% correct (diet, temp, lighting, humidity, etc). Please refer to this article:
( http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Bearded-Dragon/ )
I do think you need to be worried so if his symptoms persist for longer than 48 hours he needs to be seen by a vet. He could have aspirated down into his lungs when he vomited which can cause a serious pneumonia if not treated promptly.
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Answered By Todd Cecil
Veterinarian
Published on January 16, 2020
Thanks for reaching out about Zeus. First, check and correct environmental parameters such as temperature (day/night, high/lows, far end of the exhibit), UVB exposure and diet. If this is all correct, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Intestinal parasites or infections, metabolic disorders (liver, renal) are just a few of the problems. Starting with a fecal examination should be the first start.
Good luck.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on August 31, 2019
Check temps in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. Survey the area in and around the cage for any negative stimuli. Stress can lead to loose droppings. A stool sample should be submitted to diagnose parasites. Ideally, he should be seen by your veterinarian.
If this is not possible, limit fruits and vegetables in the diet temporarily. You can feed greens and prey. Consider a probiotic to promote gut health. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to treat or prevent minor dehydration.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful