Rehydrating

Tortu · 11-01-2013, 06:34 PM

Does anyone have any tips for improving torts' hydration? I saw a reptile vet yesterday and one of the issues highlighted is that he has some signs of dehydration. She recommended using re-hydration sachets and said that the 'human' sort are suitable. After about an hour running around today trying to find non-blackcurrant flavoured sachets, I finally have some and plan on using 1 sachet in 1 of his (2 or 3, at present) baths a day. Is there anything else I can do other than this?

filardimarg2 · 11-01-2013, 08:17 PM

Are you keeping the soil very damp, i wet mine every night with a childs watering can, that will help.

Marg.

Tortu · 11-01-2013, 09:39 PM

No - but at present it is quite wet anyway as he was only recently cleaned out. Is that recommended then?

Suze65 · 12-01-2013, 10:31 AM

Just before Christmas one of my young ones became very dehydrated and consequently very constipated , she nearly died, but I got her back from the brink by bathing several times a day for nearly 2 weeks and because she was constipated I also gave her several warm water enemas a day,( you don't need to do that) and keep the soil moist don't let it dry out.i now bath her every other day without fail, also try spraying the food with water so it's moist , it all helps to get water into them, try wet food like cucumber. Hope this helps.

pagan queen · 12-01-2013, 02:06 PM

Pellets soaked in water are a good way to get water into torts. Also wet any weeds you give.

Catwoman63 · 12-01-2013, 06:38 PM

I spray all the torts food with water using a plant sprayer x

-Amber- · 19-01-2013, 08:24 PM

I was just wondering what are the signs that a tortoise may be dehydrated? Also don't some species need dry areas too? Thanks.

11-01-2013, 06:34 PM	#1
Tortu Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	Rehydrating Does anyone have any tips for improving torts' hydration? I saw a reptile vet yesterday and one of the issues highlighted is that he has some signs of dehydration. She recommended using re-hydration sachets and said that the 'human' sort are suitable. After about an hour running around today trying to find non-blackcurrant flavoured sachets, I finally have some and plan on using 1 sachet in 1 of his (2 or 3, at present) baths a day. Is there anything else I can do other than this?

11-01-2013, 08:17 PM	#2
filardimarg2 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Posts: 1,201	Are you keeping the soil very damp, i wet mine every night with a childs watering can, that will help. Marg. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni...Flo, Dotty & Daisy, all December 2010. German Shepherd Dog...Kiera.

12-01-2013, 10:31 AM	#4
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Just before Christmas one of my young ones became very dehydrated and consequently very constipated , she nearly died, but I got her back from the brink by bathing several times a day for nearly 2 weeks and because she was constipated I also gave her several warm water enemas a day,( you don't need to do that) and keep the soil moist don't let it dry out.i now bath her every other day without fail, also try spraying the food with water so it's moist , it all helps to get water into them, try wet food like cucumber. Hope this helps. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

12-01-2013, 02:06 PM	#5
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	Pellets soaked in water are a good way to get water into torts. Also wet any weeds you give. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

12-01-2013, 06:38 PM	#6
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I spray all the torts food with water using a plant sprayer x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

11-01-2013, 09:39 PM	#3
Tortu Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	No - but at present it is quite wet anyway as he was only recently cleaned out. Is that recommended then?

19-01-2013, 08:24 PM	#7
-Amber- Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Suffolk, UK Posts: 58	I was just wondering what are the signs that a tortoise may be dehydrated? Also don't some species need dry areas too? Thanks.

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