Just like the nutrients explained above that the bearded dragons get when they eat both vegetables and insects, vitamins and minerals also play a vital role in the growth and health of a bearded dragon. The most important one of these is Vitamin D3 and calcium, which are crucial for there bones, teeth, and egg shells for female bearded dragons. One should note that both calcium and vitamin D3 should be given both together at the same time. The reason for this is because bearded dragons cant metabolize the calcium if the intake of vitamin D3 is to low. Don't worry about this too much, they sell a supplement of calcium and vitamin D3 together so they will get enough of both, this may be found at your local pet store or online.

If you have a bearded dragon that's a hatchling (4 months or less) they will need daily doses of the vitamin D3 and calcium. If you have a bearded dragon that's a juvenile(4-18 months) they will need 3-4 doses per week. Also when you buy the pre mixed supplement of calcium and vitamin D3 look to see the ratio of calcium to phosphorous. A 2 -1 ration is great and even better a 3-1. Be careful to how much of other vitamins and minerals that is given to your bearded dragons.

If given to much of any, can be harmful http://docdro.id/Gh3LnuP to the bearded dragon. For and example Vitamin A is kept within the bearded dragons body so too much can actually become toxic. If your going to give the bearded dragon a vitamin A supplement try to find one that contains beta carotene instead of other forms of the vitamin. Use a multivitamin supplement no more than two times a week for a hatchling. For a juvenile or an adult once a week is all that's needed, Also only use vitamin and mineral supplements that are only designed for reptiles.