Getting worried about Lucky

cath · 07-12-2009, 08:10 PM

He was doing fine, was eating well, although very small amounts, was venturing around and always nosey if I moved or changed anything he'd be there checking out what I was doing, but the last wk/10 days he's started eating less and less, hardly anything, I have even resorted to tempt him with tomato which he does love but will only take a few tiny mouthfuls but then its if he's too tired to eat, he only stays out for an hour or so but then off to sleep in his hide, and much longer than before, He does wake up himself even when buried and I bath him everyday for about 15/20 mins, I'v tried altering his temps under his lamp, a bit higher and a bit lower but that doesnt make any difference, temps at minute 30'
I'm concerned about the fact he seems to be off his food and cos he's hardly eating he's not getting any nurbol either, he'll only be 10 wks on friday would this be natural instinct to try and hibernate or do you think he needs to see the vet, he's only 13grams , so small, just dont know if I'm worrying for nothing, he's just so different, even if I take him to the vet he's so small I dont know if the vet could help

linda · 07-12-2009, 08:53 PM

what did lucky weigh 10 weeks ago

has he gained or lost weight

have you considered having his feaces tested for worms and protozoa

cath · 07-12-2009, 09:05 PM

Thanks for your reply, Lucky weighed 7grams and was doing really well, he hasn't lost weight YET, just not eating enough to make the scales move in the right direction, I was wondering about the worms but thought maybe that because he'd been on his own in his own table, (since hatching) this wouldn't be a problem, could the vet worm one so tiny?

linda · 07-12-2009, 09:19 PM

tortoises can pick up worms from the weeds they eat

yes such a tiny tort could be treated

but obviously it will be a very small dosage of medication

however with such a small tort i would definately have the faeces tested

to see if worming is necessary

cath · 07-12-2009, 09:34 PM

OK thanks, so I'm on the search/wait for a poo, while I wait, I'll contact my vet,
thanks again will keep you posted xx

ziggy's owner · 07-12-2009, 10:14 PM

hopt all goes ok cath, and you sort it soon, they do make you worry

lindso3000 · 07-12-2009, 10:53 PM

My lot have all slowed down over these last few weeks. Happens every year as it gets colder. Even if I up the temps they are still lazier

cath · 08-12-2009, 06:53 AM

Thanks everyone its just with him being soooo tiny he's not got much in the way of reserves, at the moment his weight is 13 grams and that hasn't moved now for a couple of weeks, just feel he's gotta be eating more or else it will start to drop, plus like linda says need to get a poo sample but that could be a task in itself, not eating, no poo, oh really hope its just the time of year, I would be devastated if anything happened to the little man, he's such a spunky character. xx

**Bindi** · 08-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Good luck with your little one, Cath, keep us updated on what the vet says x

linda · 08-12-2009, 01:42 PM

cath it might be worth giving reptiboost a go

A specially formulated probiotic for reptiles combining bacteria, enzymes, electrolytes and vitamins. Ideal for support of animals off their food and for post-hibernation problems in tortoises. Highly palatable. Ideal for use in rehydrating reptiles.

07-12-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
cath Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 583	Getting worried about Lucky He was doing fine, was eating well, although very small amounts, was venturing around and always nosey if I moved or changed anything he'd be there checking out what I was doing, but the last wk/10 days he's started eating less and less, hardly anything, I have even resorted to tempt him with tomato which he does love but will only take a few tiny mouthfuls but then its if he's too tired to eat, he only stays out for an hour or so but then off to sleep in his hide, and much longer than before, He does wake up himself even when buried and I bath him everyday for about 15/20 mins, I'v tried altering his temps under his lamp, a bit higher and a bit lower but that doesnt make any difference, temps at minute 30' I'm concerned about the fact he seems to be off his food and cos he's hardly eating he's not getting any nurbol either, he'll only be 10 wks on friday would this be natural instinct to try and hibernate or do you think he needs to see the vet, he's only 13grams , so small, just dont know if I'm worrying for nothing, he's just so different, even if I take him to the vet he's so small I dont know if the vet could help __________________ 1.1.2. Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri 0.3.0. Guiny Pigs Cath

07-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#3
cath Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 583	Thanks for your reply, Lucky weighed 7grams and was doing really well, he hasn't lost weight YET, just not eating enough to make the scales move in the right direction, I was wondering about the worms but thought maybe that because he'd been on his own in his own table, (since hatching) this wouldn't be a problem, could the vet worm one so tiny? __________________ 1.1.2. Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri 0.3.0. Guiny Pigs Cath

07-12-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
cath Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 583	OK thanks, so I'm on the search/wait for a poo, while I wait, I'll contact my vet, thanks again will keep you posted xx __________________ 1.1.2. Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri 0.3.0. Guiny Pigs Cath

07-12-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
ziggy's owner Senior Member Adult Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west midlands Posts: 4,152	hopt all goes ok cath, and you sort it soon, they do make you worry __________________ 2.0.0 spur thighs 2.3.0 hermanns 2.1.1 marginated 0.0.4 leopard 2.8.0 guinea pigs 1.2.0 Springers 1.0.0 hamster 0.0.1 Blue Tongue skink 2.2.0 Beardies And tropical fish Also have baby marginated tortoises for sale

07-12-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
lindso3000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,675	My lot have all slowed down over these last few weeks. Happens every year as it gets colder. Even if I up the temps they are still lazier __________________ Keeper of horsfields, redfoots, Hermans, bearded dragon and 2 rats

07-12-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	what did lucky weigh 10 weeks ago has he gained or lost weight have you considered having his feaces tested for worms and protozoa

07-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#4
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	tortoises can pick up worms from the weeds they eat yes such a tiny tort could be treated but obviously it will be a very small dosage of medication however with such a small tort i would definately have the faeces tested to see if worming is necessary

08-12-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
cath Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 583	Thanks everyone its just with him being soooo tiny he's not got much in the way of reserves, at the moment his weight is 13 grams and that hasn't moved now for a couple of weeks, just feel he's gotta be eating more or else it will start to drop, plus like linda says need to get a poo sample but that could be a task in itself, not eating, no poo, oh really hope its just the time of year, I would be devastated if anything happened to the little man, he's such a spunky character. xx __________________ 1.1.2. Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri 0.3.0. Guiny Pigs Cath

08-12-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	Good luck with your little one, Cath, keep us updated on what the vet says x __________________

08-12-2009, 01:42 PM	#10
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	cath it might be worth giving reptiboost a go A specially formulated probiotic for reptiles combining bacteria, enzymes, electrolytes and vitamins. Ideal for support of animals off their food and for post-hibernation problems in tortoises. Highly palatable. Ideal for use in rehydrating reptiles.

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