28-12-2009, 02:26 AM | #1 |
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constipated?
my baby sulcata tortoise apears to have a small ball of poop stuck to her tail. i have tried to gently remove it with a tissue or wipe. she eats drinks and is active. she also seems to be urinating and passing urnates...um i think thats what the white chalky substance is named excuse me if im wrong. but im worried that this excremant is blocking her from pooping. i have also soaked her a couple times. she doesnt seem to have any swelling or bloating as i have compared her to my other sulcata. i am still worried though um would enjoy some help. could it be her diet? or dehydration?
her diet is mainly carrots, zuchini squash, and green bell pepper. i am trying to add grass to their diet and need to buy them calcium but havnt been able yet. ii hope shes ok please give suggestions thnx. ps. i have been reading that it may be from lack of fiber and would it help to add more grass into their diet? |
28-12-2009, 08:27 AM | #2 |
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It's usually best not to try to remove it in case a hair is attached, they usually work their way out eventually. I don't know anything about Sulcatas but I would assume they should be bathed daily in a basin or tub for 20 minutes or so at a time like other torts. If so then try it twice a day to see if it helps. Someone on here pulled a hair that was hanging out and it pulled the torts intestines out so I wouldn't pull it though it could be cut off (if it is attached to a hair)
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28-12-2009, 08:18 PM | #3 |
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yes i read about that o_o um that wouldnt be good. but i dont think its a hair because its like just balled there um it seems better today a little bit but thats why i stopped trying to remove it um that would be bad um thank for the advice. im still hoping to fix their diet so ya thanks for the reply
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28-12-2009, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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You can put some petrolium jelly on it and that will soften it up enough to wipe off in a day or 2.
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28-12-2009, 11:07 PM | #5 |
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to answer your question about fiber, yes, sullys need approx. 70-80% grass making up their fiber diet. Work your way to that and off what you have been as soon as possible.
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29-12-2009, 02:07 AM | #6 |
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ya i tried to give them some grass today i dont think they liked it too much lol ill work on it though and ill try the petroleum thing hope it help :/
what are some suggestions to transition them to grass and weeds? i got these torts from my frend as she couldnt keep them when she moved and they had been fed non grasses thanks for quick replies ^-^ |
29-12-2009, 06:51 PM | #7 |
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alfaha hay that rabbits have for fibre is also good fibre for tortoises.
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12-01-2010, 04:22 AM | #8 |
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hey quick update shelly is all better ^-^
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