Hello everyone, Opo hasn't pooped in 3 days and today is completely off his food. Even when outside wasn't interested in eating. Could there be a impaction? Is there a remedy for impaction? When should I get real concerned?
Thanks Ray
Thanks Ray
Opo off food
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Hello Ray. I am sorry to hear that Opo is not well.
I would try to soak, soak soak.... Long warm soaks in a tub that is big enough that Opo has space to walk.
Do you have a car ? You can make a nice excursion with Opo. A car ride is good against impaction. Long soaks too.
My fingers are crossed for a speedy recovery.
I would try to soak, soak soak.... Long warm soaks in a tub that is big enough that Opo has space to walk.
Do you have a car ? You can make a nice excursion with Opo. A car ride is good against impaction. Long soaks too.
My fingers are crossed for a speedy recovery.
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Ben02
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Oh no Opo, a car ride as Bee said might work. Wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery
Uh oh.. was he normal when you came home from your surgery?? Could be his routine is just off.... I hope it’s that and nothing serious!!!
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If the temperature isnt at least 80, digestion can slow down or stop.
Nothing in nothing out.
I'm guessing that isn't the reason?
Nothing in nothing out.
I'm guessing that isn't the reason?
A good warm water soak. Longer than normal, in a larger tub than normal too do he scrambles around. I try not to get toooooo concerned tooooo quickly.
Some cactus pads too.
Some cactus pads too.
Cactus, Aloe, or cucumber, I've heard these help grease the pipes.
Sorry to hear your concerned about Opo, Ray.
Lola can go weeks without a poop, and often worries me.
He has always been the same in spite of raised temps and warm soaks.
I often have to resort to a car ride in a warm box or a soak in a bigger tub than usual which I put inside my bath so it's somewhere he's not used to.
As Todd said Aloe and cucumber can have a laxative effect.
I grate some so it's nice and mushy and hopefully works quicker.
Torts seem to love cucumber so even if he's not eating the smell may tempt him.
I have also discovered that just gently making his bath tray vibrate while he is in it encourages a good poop.
Lola can go weeks without a poop, and often worries me.
He has always been the same in spite of raised temps and warm soaks.
I often have to resort to a car ride in a warm box or a soak in a bigger tub than usual which I put inside my bath so it's somewhere he's not used to.
As Todd said Aloe and cucumber can have a laxative effect.
I grate some so it's nice and mushy and hopefully works quicker.
Torts seem to love cucumber so even if he's not eating the smell may tempt him.
I have also discovered that just gently making his bath tray vibrate while he is in it encourages a good poop.
Thanks for crossing your fingers.Hello Ray. I am sorry to hear that Opo is not well.
I would try to soak, soak soak.... Long warm soaks in a tub that is big enough that Opo has space to walk.
Do you have a car ? You can make a nice excursion with Opo. A car ride is good against impaction. Long soaks too.
My fingers are crossed for a speedy recovery.
I will try the car ride tomorrow
Really nothing has changed. 2 or 3 wks ago Opo had the runs. I actually suspected the liquid vitamin I was giving. Now to this extreme.
I bumped up the temp to 90/92. Will try a long soak first thing in the morning.
Will try the cactus and cucumber. I have both at the house.
Well soaked for 1 1/2 hrs. Opo had one very large crime Didn't eat this morning but after the soak ate everything in the dish and then ate 2 more times. Will see what happens tomorrow.
Thanks for asking.
Sorry for asking but I don`t understand: You mean he pooped ?
Yes was just trying a different word then pooped. LOL Wife had a doctor's appointment. So didn't get a chance for a car ride.
Okay. I understand.
Reptilony yes Gs seem a big thing with my little one Binky. I have to carry him across the the house to get the the sink. In that time he almost always without fail poops and pees on me especially since i make fast movements and turns cuz i know whats coming [emoji23]
