dry tortoise shell?

[zovick]

I think you are worrying over a tortoise that has nothing wrong with it. The stools look normal for what you have been feeding it.

If I were you, I would forget the mineral oil and the aloe and just feed it a regular diet, soak it daily, and let it be a normal tortoise.

 

[Yingg]

I think you are worrying over a tortoise that has nothing wrong with it. The stools look normal for what you have been feeding it.

If I were you, I would forget the mineral oil and the aloe and just feed it a regular diet, soak it daily, and let it be a normal tortoise.

she hasn't eaten for about 5 days, nor had a normal poo. I think this is really out of the ordinary... usually her poops have shape and form, and they hold their shape even in water. she's only eaten a few petals of her hibiscus, which is very strange for her.

 

[Yingg]

she hasn't eaten for about 5 days, nor had a normal poo. I think this is really out of the ordinary... usually her poops have shape and form, and they hold their shape even in water. she's only eaten a few petals of her hibiscus, which is very strange for her.

she also isn't walking that much...

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

she hasn't eaten for about 5 days, nor had a normal poo. I think this is really out of the ordinary... usually her poops have shape and form, and they hold their shape even in water. she's only eaten a few petals of her hibiscus, which is very strange for her.

I personally think your concerns are valid, I’d keep following the previous advice, at least she’s pooped a bit more today! Things are still moving in the right direction

 

[Yingg]

I personally think your concerns are valid, I’d keep following the previous advice, at least she’s pooped a bit more today! Things are still moving in the right direction

💔 yes i hope things keep getting better. do you know how much mineral oil to give her in her food? i was searching online and there is also injecting, but i don't think i trust myself enough to try...

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

💔 yes i hope things keep getting better. do you know how much mineral oil to give her in her food? i was searching online and there is also injecting, but i don't think i trust myself enough to try...

It’s not something I’ve personally had to do before so let’s wait for the others to get back, might be night time their neck of the pond, but yeah I wouldn’t inject it either and I don’t think you’ll need to give her much

 

[Yingg]

It’s not something I’ve personally had to do before so let’s wait for the others to get back, might be night time their neck of the pond, but yeah I wouldn’t inject it either and I don’t think you’ll need to give her much

haha yeah, everyone here replies in the dead of night for me. 4 am and i see a notification 😂 anyway, i really do hope my tortoise gets better. i mentioned it to my mom and she already said i was being so dramatic. maybe i am, but i genuinely care and i just want my concerns validated, ya'know?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

haha yeah, everyone here replies in the dead of night for me. 4 am and i see a notification 😂 anyway, i really do hope my tortoise gets better. i mentioned it to my mom and she already said i was being so dramatic. maybe i am, but i genuinely care and i just want my concerns validated, ya'know?

I completely understand, the lack of appetite and moving round would be concerning me too, it’s clear as day how much you care for her🐢💚keep doing what you’re doing for now, it’s not dramatic to be worried about a beloved pet that isn’t being their usual self, you’re 100% valid❤️

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/constipated-with-rocks.177237/#post-1764041 - that's how Yvonne suggests to apply mineral oil (and read next post by ascott).

I would trust zovick's experience and hold off mineral oil at least for a couple of days - things are passing through now, you didn't mention that tortoise is straining hard to defecate, so long soaks, walks and maybe some cucumber should work on its own.

 

[Yingg]

update: she still isn't eating

 

[Yingg]

update 2: she hasn't pooped either

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

How long would you say she’s been like this now? Would you say her walking is getting worse/moving less?

 

[Yingg]

How long would you say she’s been like this now? Would you say her walking is getting worse/moving less?

she is moving less, yes. she used to get across the yard no matter what, now all she wants to do is hide.

 

[Yingg]

update 3: she ate 1/3 of a hibiscus flower, and maybe 1 square inch of aloe vera. please imagine the average american dollar, chopped into 3 or 4. that's about how much it was ^^

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

update 3: she ate 1/3 of a hibiscus flower, and maybe 1 square inch of aloe vera. please imagine the average american dollar, chopped into 3 or 4. that's about how much it was ^^

I’m glad she’s eaten something! Even if it’s small! at this point even sit with her and hand feed, see if it encourages her to take some bites

 

[Yingg]

I’m glad she’s eaten something! Even if it’s small! at this point even sit with her and hand feed, see if it encourages her to take some bites

she only eats if i hand feed, even in the past she'd eat more if i gave it to her personally. picky little thing. is it okay to feed her if she's constipated and can't poop it out? what if she gets blocked or something 😭

 

[Yingg]

update 4, there are ants in her enclosure. help. they are everywhere. there's not that many, but definitely like... 30 ... on the surface... i dont know how much is under the ground....

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

she only eats if i hand feed, even in the past she'd eat more if i gave it to her personally. picky little thing. is it okay to feed her if she's constipated and can't poop it out? what if she gets blocked or something 😭

Getting her to feed should help push things along if anything, did you try the oil yet?

update 4, there are ants in her enclosure. help. they are everywhere. there's not that many, but definitely like... 30 ... on the surface... i dont know how much is under the ground....

Oh dear that’s no good😣 is this in the new indoor enclosure or?

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

If it’s the indoor enclosure, I’d replace the substrate and make sure all the dishes, hides etc have a good clean

 

[Yingg]

Getting her to feed should help push things along if anything, did you try the oil yet?

Oh dear that’s no good😣 is this in the new indoor enclosure or?

indoors yes... and no, i haven't tried the oil yet.alex and zovick said to wait a few days