Tortoise Active But Not Eating

[MaNaAk]

Good morning everyone!

My Spur-thighed Tortoise is active but she hasn't eaten for the last few days. I think could be partly due to the weather but anyway I have booked a vet appointment so that Jacky who is 88 can have a check up.

Natrah

 

[MaNaAk]

Good morning everyone!

My Spur-thighed Tortoise is active but she hasn't eaten for the last few days. I think could be partly due to the weather but anyway I have booked a vet appointment so that Jacky who is 88 can have a check up.

Natrah

Jacky has started eating and I am so relieved. I am still keeping that appointment before she goes into hibernation.

Natrah

 

[MaNaAk]

Jacky has started eating and I am so relieved. I am still keeping that appointment before she goes into hibernation.

Natrah

She is now attacking her food like there's no tomorrow!

Natrah

 

[_The_Beast_]

So happy to hear that Jacky has her appetite back!!

 

[wellington]

Just be careful of the vet. You know how little they can know.
Has your weather been extremely hot? Like most other things, too hot temps makes it hard to want to eat. Always keep them hydrated thru those times
I'm sure she is fine.

 

[MaNaAk]

Just be careful of the vet. You know how little they can know.
Has your weather been extremely hot? Like most other things, too hot temps makes it hard to want to eat. Always keep them hydrated thru those times
I'm sure she is fine.

Yes I think the weather has been the problem because whilst you've all been sweltering in the heat we've been freezing. It is supposed to be and it is only now that we have some very warm weather which is probably why Jacky has started eating again. She's had quite a few soaks and again this site is amazing.

Natrah

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Do I remember correctly that this is a different vet than usual? I hope everything goes well.

 

[MaNaAk]

Do I remember correctly that this is a different vet than usual? I hope everything goes well.

Yes a new vet but at the same practice.

Natrah

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Well it sounds like Jacky's appetite is back. But a pre-brumation check is always good. Is Jacky still peeing and pooping normal? If so, the loss of appetite seems less concerning.

 

[wellington]

Yes I think the weather has been the problem because whilst you've all been sweltering in the heat we've been freezing. It is supposed to be and it is only now that we have some very warm weather which is probably why Jacky has started eating again. She's had quite a few soaks and again this site is amazing.

Natrah

Well you can send some of that cold here and I'll send some heat there lol.
My leopards don't mind the heat but my Russian isn't that thrilled.
Our nights at least have not been as hot as our days.

 

[MaNaAk]

Well you can send some of that cold here and I'll send some heat there lol.
My leopards don't mind the heat but my Russian isn't that thrilled.
Our nights at least have not been as hot as our days.

When I heard about your heatwave @wellington I thought why can't we have some of that?

 

[MaNaAk]

She is now attacking her food like there's no tomorrow!

Natrah

About half of it's gone!