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gary h 21 06-07-2008 08:20 PM

my tortoise is not eating
 
hello to all...lalya my 3 year old tortoise has almost stopped eating...its been almost 3 weeks now and we have tried a mast selection of food but with no luck
she used to eat daily but we will be lucky if she has a mouthfull once a week!
has anybody please got some suggestion as we are really worried..we bath her daily..she's in a table top set up NOT a vivarium!!!
please please can anyone help??
gary.

Bindi 06-07-2008 08:31 PM

Have you tried bathing her? Perhaps her digestion is sluggish and this would help

Bindi

gary h 21 06-07-2008 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindi
Have you tried bathing her? Perhaps her digestion is sluggish and this would help

Bindi

yes we have been bathing her daily..

terrypin 06-07-2008 08:39 PM

hi please could you say what sort of heat and lighting you have your substrate and of course what type of tortoise is it.
terry

linda 06-07-2008 08:39 PM

are you able to check inside her mouth to rule out mouth rot or mouth injury :?:

Madhouse 06-07-2008 09:03 PM

Any sign of any worms in his poo???

Laraine 06-07-2008 09:12 PM

When you check inside her mouth, check its nice and pink, if its pale, a visit to the vet ASAP is needed. A trip to the vet to have a check up would be a good idea anyway.

ME SHELL 07-07-2008 10:19 AM

Have you tried reptiboost in her bath? When mine went through a time of not eating I kept batheing him in reptiboost as there is glucose in it, it was feeding him slightly until he started eating, which didn't take long after bathing him in that.

gary h 21 07-07-2008 09:03 PM

been bathing her daily now....and good news..she ate today!!
her mouth is a pale pink in colour and there are no signs of worms...so hopefully she's on the mend!!
thanks for all your help and advice and nows she abit more lively i'll get some pics of her to show you all my thanks from me and her (layla)
gary.

Bindi 07-07-2008 09:55 PM

Glad to hear your little one has started eating again, hope her appetite continues to improve!

Bindi


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