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Bearded Dragon Prolapse – Causes, Treatment and Prevention

October 22, 2022 Edward Jones

It’s scary to see a pink bulge growing from the back of your pet bearded dragon while they’re struggling. Prolapse of the cloaca can occur due to a number of reasons.

This post will cover bearded dragon prolapse, its causes, prevention, and treatment.

Table of Contents
What is Prolapse?
What Causes A Prolapse in Bearded Dragons?
1. Lack of Calcium
2. Intestinal Parasites
3. Diarrhea
4. Dystocia and Laying Eggs
5. Impaction
What to DO When Your Bearded Dragon has Prolapse?
Step 1. Clean the Site of the Prolapse
Step 2. Remove Your beardie From Enclosure
Step 3. Creating a Sugar Water Bath
Step 4. Create a Sugar Paste
Step 5. Visit a Vet
Preventing Bearded Dragon Prolapse
Add A Calcium Powder Supplement To Your Beardie’s Diet
Keep Your Bearded Dragon Hydrated
Prevent Impaction

What is Prolapse?

In a nutshell, a prolapse is when organs slip out of the body. In bearded dragons, it is called a c