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Old 19-07-2010, 09:27 AM   #51
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I don't use pellets as a regular food source but for me with things like this they have been very useful

Also, do you have to give the ABs everyday? Try giving them on food after a bath and with no previous food that day. The more hungry he is the more likely he's going to eat the doctored food

Let us know how you get on.
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Old 19-07-2010, 09:36 AM   #52
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I don't use pellets as a regular food source but for me with things like this they have been very useful

Also, do you have to give the ABs everyday? Try giving them on food after a bath and with no previous food that day. The more hungry he is the more likely he's going to eat the doctored food

Let us know how you get on.
Lol thats what i've been doing but she's a smart wee cookie, when she gets a hint of it off she goes onto somethings else, i've even tried sneaky swapping when she starts eating but not a chance of her eating it. She didn't eat much yesterday so hopefully she'll be hungry tonight and take some doctored food thanks bindi (it's like having a baby)
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Old 20-07-2010, 08:05 AM   #53
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can you reduce the amount some way? not sure what the dose is but for example if it's 3 drops, could you put 1 drop on 3 different food items? 2 thin slices of strawb or cucumber and a drop in between like a sandwich maybe.

they can smell an odourless item at 500 miles
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Old 20-07-2010, 08:29 AM   #54
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Well i think i have the most fussy tort on the planet.... Tomato no go, Strawberry no go.

She loves her clover leaves so 1 put 1 drop on each leaf, stuck them together and let it dry in for a few minutes.....Result!!!!! She was none the wiser

No bubbles at all yesterday Yeehaa!!!

Just want to say a big thank you to you all for your advice xxxx
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Old 20-07-2010, 10:27 AM   #55
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On the microchipping subject, if you are not intending to breed or sell - maybe another alternative is to take a good picture (with a good camera) of tort's plastron. This can act as a "fingerprint" of sorts. So I have read anyway.... xx
Super news about Sandra xx Well done for all your hard work and care xx
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Old 20-07-2010, 10:31 AM   #56
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On the microchipping subject, if you are not intending to breed or sell - maybe another alternative is to take a good picture (with a good camera) of tort's plastron. This can act as a "fingerprint" of sorts. So I have read anyway.... xx
Super news about Sandra xx Well done for all your hard work and care xx
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Old 20-07-2010, 10:37 AM   #57
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Thats great news, amso glad shes on the mend
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You deserve all the accolades Clanks76, its lovely to see things have worked out - as they should with proper love, care and treatment. xx Ding-a-ling Dong to you!!
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