Re: Sulcata diet

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: No, it is not appropriate to feed cat food to a sulcata - the protein in this is probably a major factor in the pyramiding of your tortoise. : The high water content of fruit can cause loose stools and the sugar content can throw off the balance of the gut. : In addition to pyramiding, you risk damage to the kidneys and liver by a diet that is too rich. : I do not know what seedum is, but I am sure someone else will post on this. : My sulcata do best on pasture mix - grasses and weeds, edible flowers, and cactus. At minimum, dark leafy greens can be fed, however fruit and cat food have no place in a sulcata diet. : If you feed primarily greens, I would suggest you add Timothy Hay or Orchard Grass hay as a source of fiber. : Here are some helpful links on sulcata. : Sulcata Station : http://sulcatastation.homestead.com/diet.html : http://sulcatastation.homestead.com/faq2.html : http://sulcatastation.homestead.com/pyramid.html : Marissa's caresheet : http://home.earthlink.net/~rednine/sulcatacare.html

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