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  1. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Hi all, I just wanted to post an update - apologies I have not had time to individually reply to each of you, but I thoroughly appreciate everyones advice and well wishes for my tort. I can confirm his substrate has been changed to Coco Coir and he loves it and is digging it in like never...
  2. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Hi there, thanks for your reply! I too wish I found this sooner, it would have saved my tort a lot of pain. I have found a lot of information out there on substrate seems to be false, so I'm super grateful to now have advice from this forum. I can confirm I have changed his bedding to Coco Coir...
  3. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, your advice has been super helpful and it's great to hear from somebody who is a vet tech themselves! I can confirm he has moved over to Coco Coir and he loves it, he's digging like never before, it's just a shame I never came across this stuff...
  4. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Hi Caroline, I have now changed it to coco coir and he loves it, thank you! So sorry to hear you think your tort is unwell, I know it can cost money but I would highly recommend trying to get him to a vet, especially if the symptoms continue. I would recommend lots of warm baths, massages and...
  5. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Thanks so much the reply. I have now got a large piece of slate under his bowl/plate which is helping. He baths once a day, but I have increased this to twice a day now.
  6. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Hi Taylor, I have now changed to coco coir, he loves it and is fully digging, thank you so much.
  7. laurenhodgec

    Fecal Impaction, substrate dilemma!

    Hi all, First of all, apologies my first post is not a positive one - but in need of some advice! My three year old Spur Thighed called Speckles fell ill around a week ago, his appetite had dropped, no pooping, and very lazy and lethargic which is the complete opposite to his usual self. I...
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