Weed and feed

Allison Hurtado

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We put weed and feed on our lawn a few months ago. I thought I did an ok job keeping our sulcata away from it but he may have eaten some. He found himself a shady spot and hasn't moved for about a month which is very strange because normally this time of year he is grazing nightly. He isn't eating the fresh veggies I've been leaving for him either. But physically nothing has changed and he still moves when I disturb his sleeping area. No vomit or weird poop. Is there anything I can do to help him? We live in AZ and I worry if he's not eating and drinking he's in big trouble.
 

ascott

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We put weed and feed on our lawn a few months ago. I thought I did an ok job keeping our sulcata away from it but he may have eaten some. He found himself a shady spot and hasn't moved for about a month which is very strange because normally this time of year he is grazing nightly. He isn't eating the fresh veggies I've been leaving for him either. But physically nothing has changed and he still moves when I disturb his sleeping area. No vomit or weird poop. Is there anything I can do to help him? We live in AZ and I worry if he's not eating and drinking he's in big trouble.


I would start soaking the tort like crazy.....I also would offer foods he LOVES even if they are not desirable in the long run....however, what is the weather like there? I was in Laughlin last week at it was 114 degrees+....perhaps he is just responding to the heat? What type of locations are available for the tort to cool itself down? do you offer sprinklers and soaking spots...lots of shade? Where does the tort sleep nightly?
 

Jay Bagley

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I'm definitely no expert, but if my tortoise didn't move... Probably within the first couple days to a week I would probably make a vet appointment.
 
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