05-07-2008, 10:23 AM | #1 |
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Weight issues?
Hi all,
Am just trying to work our Bruces weight (usually the vet does it on our check ups but iv'e finally got some scales!) and worked it out with the Jackson ratio that he's slightly underweight. Could someone please double check it for me to see if i should be worrying or not! If he is underweight how is best to help him put on a bit? Iv'e been trying to keep his growth slow and steasdy but now i'm a bit worried, Bruce is 85mm 118g Thanks in advance guys! xxx
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05-07-2008, 10:32 AM | #2 |
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I would say yes, he is slightly underweight.
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05-07-2008, 11:47 AM | #3 |
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what is he.
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05-07-2008, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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Sorry terry...he's a hermanns tortoise, we think around 3 years old maybe 4 years. Thanks xxx
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05-07-2008, 02:21 PM | #5 |
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hi Larrah according to the Jacksons ratio he is under weight but it also says the graph is for under 6 months old .personally i find it very difficult to measure them at that sort of size and some months mine shrink (impossible), his weight doesnt sound to bad to me so long as he is gaining even if only a little every few months then i wouldnt be cconcerned.i have a 2006 hatchling at that size and weight and she actually lost a little when she first went outside but is active and feeding just make sure they are well hydrated it will be fine.
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