Re: loose stools (sorry)

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Posted by Terry on May 21, 2000 at 17:55:17:

In Reply to: Re: loose stools (sorry) posted by Les on May 21, 2000 at 17:24:22:

Another thing to point out,
Spinach contains high levels of oxalic acid, this interferes with the tortoises ability to absorb calcium.Avoid spinach.
Be carefull with the mushrooms too, there was a post on my C. galbinifrons list a while back, recommending they not be fed to the more arid species.
Terry.

: Hi Maryann,
: The diet is totally inadequate.
: Try: Dandelion leaves and flowers, Sowthistle, clover, hibiscus leaves and flowers,plantain, chicory, opuntia pads, grape vine leaves, agave plant, watercress, rose leaves and flowers,romain lettuce, carrot tops , beet tops, short grasses and hays, small amounts of finely chopped carrots and mushrooms.
: Avoid high protein foods like peas, beans, spinach etc.

: Cheers
: Les

:
: : Hi there,
: : I recently got a Russian tort and his stoold have become loose. I have been feeding him spinach, broccoli, peas, carrots, and some grapes. I also sprinkle calcium powder on top. What should I do?
: : Thanks,
: : Maryann

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: Another thing to point out, : Spinach contains high levels of oxalic acid, this interferes with the tortoises ability to absorb calcium.Avoid spinach. : Be carefull with the mushrooms too, there was a post on my C. galbinifrons list a while back, recommending they not be fed to the more arid species. : Terry. : : Hi Maryann, : : The diet is totally inadequate. : : Try: Dandelion leaves and flowers, Sowthistle, clover, hibiscus leaves and flowers,plantain, chicory, opuntia pads, grape vine leaves, agave plant, watercress, rose leaves and flowers,romain lettuce, carrot tops , beet tops, short grasses and hays, small amounts of finely chopped carrots and mushrooms. : : Avoid high protein foods like peas, beans, spinach etc. : : Cheers : : Les : : : : : Hi there, : : : I recently got a Russian tort and his stoold have become loose. I have been feeding him spinach, broccoli, peas, carrots, and some grapes. I also sprinkle calcium powder on top. What should I do? : : : Thanks, : : : Maryann

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