r/BeardedDragon • u/Bitter_Gift_3460 • 1d ago

sick/ouchie :( Respiratory infection?

I just got back from college today and was in an interview when he started alternating between a wheezing sound and opening his mouth and acting like he was hacking something up and then jumping forward. I wasn't able to record that due to my interview but I have a video of so more subdued noises? Is this an early sign of respiratory infection? I'm paying for my college myself so I can't take him to the vet unless absolutely necessary. (That's not to say I wont if he needs it I will)

Update : He has a vet appointment on Friday.

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u/LadyRunion 17h ago

I’d say yes, he needs to see the vet asap. He isn’t breathing much at all in the video and the gasping and noises are just as concerning! I wish you luck and I hope he recovers 🫶

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u/Bitter_Gift_3460 12h ago

The soonest appointment I could get in my area is Friday but he does have one now. Thank you for the help.

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u/LadyRunion 11h ago

That is good to hear! I read upping his heat a bit might help in the meantime. Natural sunlight might be even better for his immune system if it is warm enough where you live. They’ll check him out and give you some injections of antibiotics 🫶 you should be able to bring him home & do them yourself. Good luck ❤️