Advice on slightly loose stools

[Augustus1508]

I noticed over the past week my tort has had slightly loose stools - not runny or watery just loose. He poops every day without a doubt, today it was a bit more harder than it had been. He currently eats a varied diet - plants, flowers, leaves, weeds etc mixed with romaine or little gem lettuce. He recently has grown a liking for his dandelions so unsure if the slight change in diet could've done something.

I do spray his food almost daily, he very very very occasionally has mazuri pellets. Hes his normal self nothing that im worried about other than the slightly loose stools. They dont smell horrific or anything to be concerned about.

Im based in the UK and also wanted to know where I could possibly do a worm egg count just to rule put parasites (although doesn't have any symptoms other than slightly loose stools)? I also know the weather had changes and his routine has slightly changed with the time he wakes up etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Temps: cool 23/24 celsius, mid 26-28celsius, warm/basking - 32-35 degrees.(day)

Cool - 20-21 celsius, mid - 23/24 celsius, hot - 28celsisus.

Humidity aprx 78-82%

Basking & CHE.

arcadia t5 uvb 39 watt 10-12%

Coco coir

Male greek spur thighed 1yr 7mnth

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Maybe @Littleredfootbigredheart can point you in the right direction in terms of vets. With no other symptoms, it would be ideal if you could just get a sample tested without having to take your tortoise to the vets.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Hey! I’m sure it’s nothing too concerning but you’re right that it wouldn’t hurt to send in a stool sample, we personally use Chipping Norton veterinary hospital, the exotic vet is called Natalie, she’s great. But honestly most exotic vets will be able to take a sample for you, you won’t even have to take tortoise in

 

[Augustus1508]

Hey! I’m sure it’s nothing too concerning but you’re right that it wouldn’t hurt to send in a stool sample, we personally use Chipping Norton veterinary hospital, the exotic vet is called Natalie, she’s great. But honestly most exotic vets will be able to take a sample for you, you won’t even have to take tortoise in

Ah perfect thank you! Ill try contact his vets today or email them to see what the cost would be to get it checked! Id rather be safe than sorry

 

[Tom]

I noticed over the past week my tort has had slightly loose stools - not runny or watery just loose. He poops every day without a doubt, today it was a bit more harder than it had been. He currently eats a varied diet - plants, flowers, leaves, weeds etc mixed with romaine or little gem lettuce. He recently has grown a liking for his dandelions so unsure if the slight change in diet could've done something.

I do spray his food almost daily, he very very very occasionally has mazuri pellets. Hes his normal self nothing that im worried about other than the slightly loose stools. They dont smell horrific or anything to be concerned about.

Im based in the UK and also wanted to know where I could possibly do a worm egg count just to rule put parasites (although doesn't have any symptoms other than slightly loose stools)? I also know the weather had changes and his routine has slightly changed with the time he wakes up etc.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Temps: cool 23/24 celsius, mid 26-28celsius, warm/basking - 32-35 degrees.(day)

Cool - 20-21 celsius, mid - 23/24 celsius, hot - 28celsisus.

Humidity aprx 78-82%

Basking & CHE.

arcadia t5 uvb 39 watt 10-12%

Coco coir

Male greek spur thighed 1yr 7mnth

Sometimes the stools will loosen up when feeding more of the spring weeds that are higher in water content, or other high water foods like the lettuce you mentioned. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Augustus1508]

Sometimes the stools will loosen up when feeding more of the spring weeds that are higher in water content, or other high water foods like the lettuce you mentioned. Nothing to worry about.

I was thinking this as its only been a recent change. Thank you!