Re: Russian Tortoise-Finicky or Ill

Posted by Marco on April 20, 2000 at 15:57:50:

In Reply to: Russian Tortoise-Finicky or Ill posted by Bev on April 19, 2000 at 21:19:01:

: We have had our tortoise since December. He was diagnosed with
: pinworms and has received 4 doses of medication a week apart. He
: still doesn't eat much (mostly green beans) and is passing mucous
: and white material as well as regular stools. We would welcome
: any advice as the vet is stymied.

I'm not a vet, but it could just be that your tortoise isn't that hungry. My tortoise goes through periods where he'll feed two or three times a day, and then go for a few weeks eating only spopradically. I woln't worry too much if the vet can not find any problems with him, but keep a close eye on the situation. If you want him to eat more, try varying his diet a little. I find my russian likes vegetables more than fruits, especially leafy greens, cabbages and carrots. Try new fruits and veggies you haven't offered before, and see what happens.

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: : We have had our tortoise since December. He was diagnosed with : : pinworms and has received 4 doses of medication a week apart. He : : still doesn't eat much (mostly green beans) and is passing mucous : : and white material as well as regular stools. We would welcome : : any advice as the vet is stymied. : I'm not a vet, but it could just be that your tortoise isn't that hungry. My tortoise goes through periods where he'll feed two or three times a day, and then go for a few weeks eating only spopradically. I woln't worry too much if the vet can not find any problems with him, but keep a close eye on the situation. If you want him to eat more, try varying his diet a little. I find my russian likes vegetables more than fruits, especially leafy greens, cabbages and carrots. Try new fruits and veggies you haven't offered before, and see what happens.

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