Are hard poops ok

[Thebubster]

Bubby usually has like softer ones but lately there been and he's eating less and hes had two anal prolapses I don't know if these are connected but is there anything wrong with him?

 

[Yvonne G]

The prolapses are from straining to push out the hard poops. Feed him some aloe or cucumber or something wet.

 

[Thebubster]

The prolapses are from straining to push out the hard poops. Feed him some aloe or cucumber or something wet.

I'll pick some up tomorrow

 

[Tom]

Also soak more often. I'd soak every day for a couple of weeks due to this issue. Take a picture of the prolapse when it happens again. It might be something else...

 

[Thebubster]

Also soak more often. I'd soak every day for a couple of weeks due to this issue. Take a picture of the prolapse when it happens again. It might be something else...

I used to soak him everyday but a vet was like don't. Do that so I stopped and then this happens so I'll start again

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I used to soak him everyday but a vet was like don't. Do that so I stopped and then this happens so I'll start again

Find a new veterinarian for your tortoise fast. That vet gave you bad, out-dated information.

 

[Thebubster]

Find a new veterinarian for your tortoise fast. That vet gave you bad, out-dated information.

That's the only exotic animal vet for like several hours hopefully they have a different one

 

[method89]

One more thing... Stop typing "like" into your sentences...‍♂️

 

[Thebubster]

One more thing... Stop typing "like" into your sentences...‍♂️

That's just how I talk

 

[method89]

I'm just busting your chops

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Vets that actually understand tortoises are few and far between.
The rest are more or less charging you money to experiment on your animal.
Yet, there are many things that only vets can do for you.
As for the daily care of your animal, this community represents the newest and best information by actual enthusiast/successful keepers.
I'd closely follow advice from our more active and trusted members.
I certainly do.
Learn and contribute and in the future, you can help out someone else just getting started.
It's a fantastic community we have here.

 

[Thebubster]

I'm just busting your chops

Ah I see the error of my ways

 

[Thebubster]

Vets that actually understand tortoises are few and far between.
The rest are more or less charging you money to experiment on your animal.
Yet, there are many things that only vets can do for you.
As for the daily care of your animal, this community represents the newest and best information by actual enthusiast/successful keepers.
I'd closely follow advice from our more active and trusted members.
I certainly do.
Learn and contribute and in the future, you can help out someone else just getting started.
It's a fantastic community we have here.

It really is but idk he had bloody urates and had eaten some dandelions that were sprayed against my knowledge so I was just like why not but if I ever have the knowledge half this community know I will definitely contribute

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It really is but idk he had bloody urates and had eaten some dandelions that were sprayed against my knowledge so I was just like why not but if I ever have the knowledge half this community know I will definitely contribute

You'll soon have a lot of experience.
Soon you'll be able to help by telling people what you do. What you've done. What worked and what didn't.

 

[dmmj]

Those "bloody urates" are from the dandelions they turn utates red or pink

 

[Thebubster]

Those "bloody urates" are from the dandelions they turn utates red or pink

Oooh well I will definitely keep that in mind he also needs to be dewormed do you any suggestions for brand or should I not do it?

 

[dmmj]

If your has a parasite overload then it should be done

 

[Thebubster]

If your has a parasite overload then it should be done

Definitely not an overload

 

[dianefourie]

Vets that actually understand tortoises are few and far between.
The rest are more or less charging you money to experiment on your animal.
Yet, there are many things that only vets can do for you.
As for the daily care of your animal, this community represents the newest and best information by actual enthusiast/successful keepers.
I'd closely follow advice from our more active and trusted members.
I certainly do.
Learn and contribute and in the future, you can help out someone else just getting started.
It's a fantastic community we have here.

 

[dianefourie]

Give Veterinarians a break here. Ninety nine percent will offer referral if they are not proficient in reptile medicine or at least let you know that they are willing to try to help if you are unable to use a veterinarian that is. Ask!