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Beardie/Diarrhea

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Question
Over the past few days i have noticed my beardie (bubba) has been using the bathroom more than normal and it is diarrhea he just got done brumation and he still barely eats foods the only thing he will eat is hornworms could the diarrhea be casued by to much water from the worms or something else i already have a 6 month check up for him but it isnt for another week should i call and change it or is there something i can do in the meantime.  just a bit of info his age is unknown i was told by the previous owner he had him for six years if thats true then he would be 7 years old but to me he is much too small to be 7
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Answer
 If he is seven years old, he is in his golden years and diarrhea sounds like a parasite issue.  If he gives you a fresh sample, drop it by the vet for a fecal to find out if it is and what kind.  Make sure he stays hydrated and that he gets good calcium rich greens and veggies to keep his electrolytes up.