Regarding Urates and bladder stone In sulcata tortoise

[Ryuken15]

So I have a sulcata tortoise for about 2 years now. However, in the past 3 months, I don't think he has passed on Urates, even though he is well hydrated and pees alot almost everyday.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Actually, that's good news! No urates means he's very well hydrated and not eating too much protein.

Keep up the good work! ?

 

[Ryuken15]

Actually, that's good news! No urates means he's very well hydrated and not eating too much protein.

Keep up the good work! ?

But isn't 3 months of no Urates suspicious?

 

[KarenSoCal]

But isn't 3 months of no Urates suspicious?

Not if he's well hydrated. If he was being kept dry and fed alfalfa all the time, then I'd be concerned.

The uric acid in his body is staying liquid and not crystallizing. The solids are a problem; they become bladder stones. His is staying liquid and being peed out, then replenished with fresh water.

That's the way it should be. Be glad!