advice please on passing large things

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 03:42 PM

hi just been to check on my torts and noticed my bob a 05 hermans

he is trying to pass a large white thing assume its urates i assume but he is having trouble i have just put him in the bath thought it might make it easier for him all his bum is big its about as big as a malteser and hes only about hes about 6 half centimetres what can i do to help him

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 03:46 PM

just took a photo flapping now me that is

**egyptiandan64** · 21-12-2007, 03:49 PM

Hi Rachel,
Use vasoline or mineral oil around the stone. Then slowly help pull it out, pushing the skin back if you can, as you go. You can use tweezers or your fingers to grab it.

Danny

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 03:51 PM

ok its like a stone just felt it

**egyptiandan64** · 21-12-2007, 03:55 PM

It is a ball of concentrated urates, so going to be very hard.

Danny

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 04:01 PM

just been trying to get it cantget hold of its popped back in

just put him back in table to see if he try to push it out anymore

any more suggestions

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 04:28 PM

he is charging around his table now

**sarah** · 21-12-2007, 04:31 PM

Put him back in the bath.

Becks · 21-12-2007, 04:34 PM

poor little tortoise

he really does need to pass this

If it was me i would pop him back in a very warm bath and keep topping the water up to keep it warm to try and help him pass this..
if left to build up or he can not pass it it could cause problems best of luck

keep us posted

rachel30b · 21-12-2007, 04:34 PM

ok will do

just booked him into vets as dont know what to do and his bum looks sore

21-12-2007, 03:42 PM	#1
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	advice please on passing large things hi just been to check on my torts and noticed my bob a 05 hermans he is trying to pass a large white thing assume its urates i assume but he is having trouble i have just put him in the bath thought it might make it easier for him all his bum is big its about as big as a malteser and hes only about hes about 6 half centimetres what can i do to help him

21-12-2007, 03:49 PM	#3
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Hi Rachel, Use vasoline or mineral oil around the stone. Then slowly help pull it out, pushing the skin back if you can, as you go. You can use tweezers or your fingers to grab it. Danny __________________

21-12-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	It is a ball of concentrated urates, so going to be very hard. Danny __________________

21-12-2007, 04:31 PM	#8
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Put him back in the bath. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

21-12-2007, 04:34 PM	#9
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	poor little tortoise he really does need to pass this If it was me i would pop him back in a very warm bath and keep topping the water up to keep it warm to try and help him pass this.. if left to build up or he can not pass it it could cause problems best of luck keep us posted __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

21-12-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	just took a photo flapping now me that is

21-12-2007, 03:51 PM	#4
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	ok its like a stone just felt it

21-12-2007, 04:01 PM	#6
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	just been trying to get it cantget hold of its popped back in just put him back in table to see if he try to push it out anymore any more suggestions

21-12-2007, 04:28 PM	#7
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	he is charging around his table now

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