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Old 10-01-2012, 08:24 AM   #51
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A small amount of Oats was indeed mentioned for an ailing tortoise as a pick-me-up but I would certainly not recommend it continuously. Oats have high levels of calcium and low glycaemix index, so absorbed into the bloodstream more slowly. They are also reasonably high in GLA (gamma linolenic acid.)
The tortoise wasn't actually ailing though, http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...highlight=oats it had simply been eating florette salad
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Old 10-01-2012, 10:24 AM   #52
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I only use pellets during the winter months and then every other day. If they are developed with total complete diet inmind whats the problem with them ?.
I am not trying to be contravercial I am just curious as I understand quite a few folks dont use them.
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