AuthorrDianeBixler
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Mad Max is about to turn 2 years old (Oct 23rd). He's always pushed a bit more to poop than I think he should. And while we use "he" we won't know for several more years.
He drinks quite a bit of water, but I'm starting to soak more frequently. His stools are difficult to pass. Today, his insides came out, when he attempted to poop, and I'm freaked. The doc will see us Thursday, unless he can't poop or he does it again, then we go immediately.
I've researched, but want to make sure - from what I've read, frequent soaking and feeding cucumber or pumpkin helps soften stools.
Soaking - Is daily OK? I don't want shell rot. He does always have access to clean, fresh water.
Cucumber/Pumpkin - These are OK for a desert tort? Are there any other suggestions?
Temp - We keep the inside temp around 90, with the humidity low. Is this maybe not warm enough?
I'm just trying to think of everything. . .
His primary diet is weeds growing outside, and he especially loves hibiscus, both flowers and leaves. I also grow prickly pear cactus, which he likes, but I have to feed to him (removing the spines). I always offer a mix of kale (which he used to love, but now won't touch) and greens, just to ensure he's eating enough.
Otherwise, he's active and appears healthy. While he lives indoors (new double-decker tortoise table), we go outside daily. He walks and eats, climbs, and does basically what you'd expect of a tort.
Thank you in advance for any advice. Max appreciates it, and so do I.
He drinks quite a bit of water, but I'm starting to soak more frequently. His stools are difficult to pass. Today, his insides came out, when he attempted to poop, and I'm freaked. The doc will see us Thursday, unless he can't poop or he does it again, then we go immediately.
I've researched, but want to make sure - from what I've read, frequent soaking and feeding cucumber or pumpkin helps soften stools.
Soaking - Is daily OK? I don't want shell rot. He does always have access to clean, fresh water.
Cucumber/Pumpkin - These are OK for a desert tort? Are there any other suggestions?
Temp - We keep the inside temp around 90, with the humidity low. Is this maybe not warm enough?
I'm just trying to think of everything. . .
His primary diet is weeds growing outside, and he especially loves hibiscus, both flowers and leaves. I also grow prickly pear cactus, which he likes, but I have to feed to him (removing the spines). I always offer a mix of kale (which he used to love, but now won't touch) and greens, just to ensure he's eating enough.
Otherwise, he's active and appears healthy. While he lives indoors (new double-decker tortoise table), we go outside daily. He walks and eats, climbs, and does basically what you'd expect of a tort.
Thank you in advance for any advice. Max appreciates it, and so do I.