Being obese and overweight can also have negative effects on the
health and well-being of pet reptiles. Considering that different
species of reptiles have specific nutritional needs, pet owners should
walk the extra mile to learn and understand their pet’s needs so they
can be met adequately.
Leopard Gecko
Being true
carnivores, an ideal diet for leopard geckos is made up of live insects,
such as mealworms or crickets. Insects must be gut-loaded before being
fed to geckos. Gut-loading means the insects are fed very nutritious
foods before they can be given to pets. Feeding should be done at night
because that’s when leopard geckos are very active. Offer a few crickets
at a time and remove any uneaten ones.
Bearded dragons
They
are omnivores which means their diet should be composed of both plants
and animals. Bearded dragons that are kept as pets are prone to obesity
because they don’t get as much exercise as they would in their natural
habitats. Insects should compose 25% of their diet, vegetables 65%, and
fruits 10%.
If you have questions and/or concerns about
your pet’s diet and nutritional requirements, don’t hesitate to connect with your vet Derby.
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