lyingcat8
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Hi all -
We have a 7-8 year old Leo named Pepperoni. Believe it to be a boy.
About a week ago, I noticed him not eating. Diet is typically dandelion greens, romaine, bok choy, and Timothy hay.
The humidity in the enclosure was low, and we had not soaked in a negligible amount of time. No excuses, we have had a family emergency that pulled focus, but should have been better.
We have since wacked up the humidity — basking spot gets to 90-95, hide stays around 75-80. We’ve been soaking twice a day, and he has been producing urates, but no stool.
They were eating very well before this, so it seems sudden.
For a few days they’d just stay under the basking light, now they’re in the hide most of the day.
Any suggestions?
We are concerned: dehydrated, urates, not eating… husband is concerned his jaw may not be able to be opened, as we have not seen them open it. Only doing some clicking..
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We have a 7-8 year old Leo named Pepperoni. Believe it to be a boy.
About a week ago, I noticed him not eating. Diet is typically dandelion greens, romaine, bok choy, and Timothy hay.
The humidity in the enclosure was low, and we had not soaked in a negligible amount of time. No excuses, we have had a family emergency that pulled focus, but should have been better.
We have since wacked up the humidity — basking spot gets to 90-95, hide stays around 75-80. We’ve been soaking twice a day, and he has been producing urates, but no stool.
They were eating very well before this, so it seems sudden.
For a few days they’d just stay under the basking light, now they’re in the hide most of the day.
Any suggestions?
We are concerned: dehydrated, urates, not eating… husband is concerned his jaw may not be able to be opened, as we have not seen them open it. Only doing some clicking..
Exotic vets in Indiana are hard to come by. I’ll answer any questions that may help.
![IMG_7788.jpeg IMG_7788.jpeg](https://data.www.tortoiseforum.org/attachments/365/365363-2092becc2253b8ad0662429b175a8a23.jpg)
![IMG_4318.jpeg IMG_4318.jpeg](https://data.www.tortoiseforum.org/attachments/365/365362-84253a5b99d7acd0072c67095392a597.jpg)
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