how often do you guys worm your tortoise? hugo was born in july of last year and i received him in the august, i have never wormed him to date, but he is a health tortoise, poo and everything is fine and as it should be? just wanted to know how often people worm or if they dont?
Worming?
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To randomly apply any medication is called "shot gunning" and is used when you don't know what if anything is wrong. It's what you do when you don't know what you are doing.
To worm or not worm is based on finding evidence that is will create benefit. Do you have any specific reason to think your tortoise has worms?
To worm or not worm is based on finding evidence that is will create benefit. Do you have any specific reason to think your tortoise has worms?
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Do not "worm" your tortoise unless there is an actual health issue.
And never use worm medicine (poison) without consulting a vet as to to the type of medication. Itll be based on the type of parasite. And dosage. Based on the animals weight and condition.
And never use worm medicine (poison) without consulting a vet as to to the type of medication. Itll be based on the type of parasite. And dosage. Based on the animals weight and condition.
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Gotcha.
For a new puppy? Yes.
A new tortoise? No.
But a wellness check would be a good idea if you have a vet that actually knows tortoises and doesn't just say that they do.
That way your vet will know your tortoise and have a baseline in the future.
well i went to get him chipped a couple of weeks ago as the certificate said once he reaches a pastoral length of 60mm hes fine, he is something like 60mm now but they wouldnt do it as they said hes too small and needs to be a 100mm
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Yes, everything I have read, seen and heard, recommends microchipping ONLY when the plastron itself is 10cm long.
ETA: And yes, I know this thread is 3 years old, but I was advised that anything added helps with further info and education. I'm not putting myself out there as any form of expert, though; I'm just adding to the conversation.
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