Re: Can MBD be corrected?

Posted by EJ on May 04, 2002 at 13:10:45:

In Reply to: Can MBD be corrected? posted by Lisa on May 04, 2002 at 11:33:06:

It can be corrected. It seems that it is a common problem that little torotises like sulcatas, leopards and redfoots are kept too cool and dry. make sure your guys have a temperature range of 80 to 100+. Also make sure that the weaker one is soaked daily and is using the hotter section or maksure both are drinking regularly. Have a fecal done on both. The big problem is that when the kidney goes calcium absourbtion basicly stops and then it's down hill fast. Remember, heat and hydration are the most basic of needs with out that nothing else can take place. Once that is taken care of start adding the proper diet, lighting and of course calcium.
Ed
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: It can be corrected. It seems that it is a common problem that little torotises like sulcatas, leopards and redfoots are kept too cool and dry. make sure your guys have a temperature range of 80 to 100+. Also make sure that the weaker one is soaked daily and is using the hotter section or maksure both are drinking regularly. Have a fecal done on both. The big problem is that when the kidney goes calcium absourbtion basicly stops and then it's down hill fast. Remember, heat and hydration are the most basic of needs with out that nothing else can take place. Once that is taken care of start adding the proper diet, lighting and of course calcium. : Ed : Ed

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