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03-05-2015, 12:02 PM
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I'd get her checked for worms. http://wormcount.com/exotic-animals/
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03-05-2015, 04:18 PM
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I am currently having exactly the same problem with 1 of my horsfields. I took him to the vet's for a check up and they said he was totally healthy so they suspect he may have worms. I am currently waiting for him to go to the toilet so i can get it tested
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03-05-2015, 04:22 PM
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It's so frustrating isn't it David
 I have a vets appointment on Tuesday. Worried I won't be able to get a sample if they request one as she is barely eating a thing.
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03-05-2015, 05:20 PM
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It sure is I've been waiting for Stan to do his sample for 3 day's as he not eating much. He will only have maybe a little nibble now and again. I am just trying to keep him nice and hydrated until he does one
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04-05-2015, 11:33 AM
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So today Mabel ate 2 small pieces of romaine lettuce (she had weeds to choose from too) and has done a poo. The poo surprises me because, to my knowledge, she hadn't eaten anything since Tuesday and had also done a poo on Thursday. Roll on the vets tomorrow
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04-05-2015, 02:17 PM
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It takes them a while to digest foods. But good news...any poo is a good poo, so long as it's solid and not runny. Nice. Fingers crossed at the vets. xx
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04-05-2015, 06:40 PM
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I agree this might be a case of worms and that a warm bath often has the result of a sample being produced. If that happens, wrap the sample in clingfilm or similar so that it doesn't dry out, and get it to the vet as soon as possible. I'm assuming your vet has a microscope and has a general idea what to look for.
Also with Rach that the tortoise digestive system works quite slowly and in a healthy animal on a coarse and fibrous diet (which is what the digestive system is designed for) it can be many days before something eaten comes out the other end. If there are worms present the vet will recommend treating for them and after that you need to wait and see if the tortoise starts to get more hungry and active. Often there is a negative response at first to the meds but this wears off after a few days. If the tortoise doesn't start to pick up after that then there must be something else wrong - I'm not seeing anything wrong with the temperatures.
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05-05-2015, 08:06 PM
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Vet has treated Mabel for worms (not confirmed as the problem but likely), so will hopefully see her pick up soon.
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05-05-2015, 11:03 PM
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08-05-2015, 07:12 PM
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She has eaten the most today that she has in 2 weeks. Good sign I think!
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