Reduced rate of passing urate...bladder stone? Kidney problem? =(

[derrick0312]

My tort used to pass out urate almost every one to two days, but recently the amount has reduced to almost twice a week, or even only once per week...Is it a bad sign? is something bad, e.g. bladder stone or kidney problem, going on? I do bathe her daily or 15-20 mins, and she also has access to water in the enclosure which she drinks from during the day...

She does poo more though...usually once a day, but some days over the past few weeks she can poo 2-3 times a day...I wonder if this has anything to do with the less urate?

[Helen M]

It's not a bad time. Urate production does seem to vary from time to time. Mine usually only ever do it every week or so. As long as your bathing your tort regularly and they haven't been passing solid urates (when they do) I wouldn't worry too much.

Helen xx

[Alan1]

I've no idea whether it is true or not but I have seen it written that no urates is a sign of a good diet

[derrick0312]

Originally Posted by caledonia

I've no idea whether it is true or not but I have seen it written that no urates is a sign of a good diet

Well most of the time, given how often she used to pass urate, I take it as a sign that she pee...and naturally without seeing any urate I am not sure if she has pee-ed or not...am keeping an eye to spot any potential kidney problem...

I really hope I keep her hydrated enough and not have any problems but just me being paranoid...

[Helen M]

It's probably because your keeping her so well hydrated that the urates aren't as noticeable.

Helen xx

[derrick0312]

Originally Posted by Helen M

It's probably because your keeping her so well hydrated that the urates aren't as noticeable.

Helen xx

Certainly hope so...