Re: star not eating after surgery

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Posted by Annie Lancaster-TortoiseAid on April 13, 2001 at 22:14:19:

In Reply to: Re: star not eating after surgery posted by ann on April 13, 2001 at 09:22:20:

Hi, this soon after a surgical procedure like that, it's WONDERFUL that he is passing urine. Hydration status is critically important to assist the body to clear the system of anesthesia through the renal system. At this point it is far more important than food.

I would just offer items that are his favorites, and make certian that he feels no stress...all this has really been traumatic for a tortoise to go through, and two weeks without food if he is hydrated, and has good weight is not going to harm him.

He may be accustomed to feeling full with the use of the stomach tube. It is easy for a tortoise to quickly become dependent on one of those. They don't realize it themselves...they've just become accustomed to not feeling hungry. Instead of forcing him...give him a few days on his own. Offer green items...sometimes something like a grape or hibiscus leaf or flower will get them to start showing interest.

He may need to get good and hungry before he does eat alone, you can also after a couple of days of just leaving him alone...try to hand feed normal food items.

If he at all appears in distress, that is another story...and then, consult your vet for further guidance.

I hope this helps!

Annie

He might also not be hungry if he's had certain antibiotics, a lot of meds curb appetite and tortosies refuse to feed.

: : Hi all,
: : thanx ever so much for all your help and advice regarding Samy's surgery. he's now back with me after pulling out his throat tube at the vets and is still refusing to eat. i've separated him from Sophie and soak and sun him like i did before his surgery, but he just doesn't want to eat. i'm NOW currently force feeding him with bottled baby food like apple and strawberry, sweet potato. he's passed a lot of urine since coming back but hasn't moved his bowels at all. it's been more than two weeks since the surgery. please help? thanx
: : ann

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: Hi, this soon after a surgical procedure like that, it's WONDERFUL that he is passing urine. Hydration status is critically important to assist the body to clear the system of anesthesia through the renal system. At this point it is far more important than food. : I would just offer items that are his favorites, and make certian that he feels no stress...all this has really been traumatic for a tortoise to go through, and two weeks without food if he is hydrated, and has good weight is not going to harm him. : He may be accustomed to feeling full with the use of the stomach tube. It is easy for a tortoise to quickly become dependent on one of those. They don't realize it themselves...they've just become accustomed to not feeling hungry. Instead of forcing him...give him a few days on his own. Offer green items...sometimes something like a grape or hibiscus leaf or flower will get them to start showing interest. : He may need to get good and hungry before he does eat alone, you can also after a couple of days of just leaving him alone...try to hand feed normal food items. : If he at all appears in distress, that is another story...and then, consult your vet for further guidance. : I hope this helps! : Annie : He might also not be hungry if he's had certain antibiotics, a lot of meds curb appetite and tortosies refuse to feed. : : : Hi all, : : : thanx ever so much for all your help and advice regarding Samy's surgery. he's now back with me after pulling out his throat tube at the vets and is still refusing to eat. i've separated him from Sophie and soak and sun him like i did before his surgery, but he just doesn't want to eat. i'm NOW currently force feeding him with bottled baby food like apple and strawberry, sweet potato. he's passed a lot of urine since coming back but hasn't moved his bowels at all. it's been more than two weeks since the surgery. please help? thanx : : : ann

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