My 3 year isn't eating

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Ok :) I'm still concerned about her appetite. It's not 100percent. Will it come back as she passes more poop?

I would guess that it would, but she may still be somewhat backed up. Keep up the long daily warm soaks for at least a couple of weeks.
 

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Thank you so much Tom!
I just came inside to report I found 3 turds laying in the yard after our 40minute car ride
I bet she heard you say "...shoot mineral oil up her cloaca" and it scared the poop out of her!:p

But seriously, I'm very glad you got good results!!!:)
 

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I bet she heard you say "...shoot mineral oil up her cloaca" and it scared the poop out of her!:p

But seriously, I'm very glad you got good results!!!:)
That would of scared the poop out of me ;)
 

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Sounds like what is going on with Moe. Are you feeding her cactus or Aloe?
 

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Glad to hear your baby is doing a little better! Sorry for the delayed response I've been on a very busy tort mission today! But seriously if you need a vet Dr. Funk is very reputable or I can hit up Neal for his vet. I've yet to have to use one (knock on wood) so I don't have a personal preference yet.
 

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I do have a question though, they did put her on pain meds, when should I take her off of them?
It's Meloxicam
 

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If you're still in need of a vet, Dr. Driggers of the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic is the only one I would recommend. He's located in Gilbert.
 

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If you're still in need of a vet, Dr. Driggers of the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic is the only one I would recommend. He's located in Gilbert.
Ok thanks Neal.
She seems a little worse today.
She's not eating and doesn't want to really move too far today :(
 

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Hi everyone!
Update on Moe:
She seems to be pooping, but her appetite is still not back to where it was.
Any suggestions?
She will take a bite here of a weed and a bite there of grass, but that's it.
She has no interest in the cactus or sweet potato anymore:(
Long soaks still continue
 

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Of course after posting that and pulling her from a soak I placed her back in her toasty warm in enclosure with a plateful of food. I clean everything up and check on her and low and behold, she has her face buried in her food bowl chowing away on her favorites:D :D
Never underestimate a good warm soak
 
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