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Bearded Dragon ate a small bit of Ibuprofen

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Question
My beardy is a 5yr old male and in mating season so he is very active. I took him out of cage, and he tried to eat an Ibuprofen that was on my floor but I got it out of his mouth. I'm afraid he got a little though, cause the outside coating is a little scratched up. What should I do, I don't have the money for the vets office, should I be worried?

Answer
Hello Nikki,

I am glad to hear he did not eat it though!  I think he will be fine, if he just got a slight taste of it.
Just watch for lethargic behavior, loss of appetite, black beard, etc.  I would try to give him some extra oral fluids also to help him out as well.  
If his tummy seems upset, you can give some non dairy soy yogurt to ease his stomach.

Let me know how he is doing!

Tracie