Linhdan Nguyen
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
So Max, my russian, was dewormed and tube fed last friday and he has not pooped at all since then. I called the vet thursday asking if this was normal because last time she tube fed him only, he was able to poop 3 days after, and I was told that the deworming medication (panacur) will help him go. I was suppose to get him dewormed for his second dose yesterday but she had an emergency and the next available date is wednesday.
Does anyone know if its normal for a tortoise not to defecate this long after deworming? how long I should wait until its a concerning matter?
I still soak him daily in water.
So Max, my russian, was dewormed and tube fed last friday and he has not pooped at all since then. I called the vet thursday asking if this was normal because last time she tube fed him only, he was able to poop 3 days after, and I was told that the deworming medication (panacur) will help him go. I was suppose to get him dewormed for his second dose yesterday but she had an emergency and the next available date is wednesday.
Does anyone know if its normal for a tortoise not to defecate this long after deworming? how long I should wait until its a concerning matter?
I still soak him daily in water.