i think my pet turtle is constipated. i fed him some blueberries a week ago, adn he just passed them. he also doesn't want to eat anything, which is very unusual; he always eats.
2007-08-07 08:35:31 · 7 answers · asked by pete 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Is he an aquatic or land turtle?
Try a warm bath. My turtles poops as soon as I change the tank water for some unknown reason. If the symptoms continue I would take him to the vet.
A lack of magnesium within the diet while on a high level of vitamin D can also led to an increase of atherosclerosis and heart disease etc.
Might be lacking something in his diet...is the water warm enough?
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2007-08-07 09:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by AnimalManiac 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
* Is the turtle kept warm enough? If turtles get too cool, they will stop eating.
* Does the turtle like the food you offer? Try out different foods. Some turtles can be very finicky eaters, especially in the beginning. And they have definite likes and dislikes. Most turtles will eventually take small earthworms that are wiggling in front of their nose. Start feeding favorite foods, then slowly introduce other items.
* Is your turtle exposed to too much stress? This is often a cause in new animals. Stress can be caused by handling, traveling, tank mates. New turtles will often not eat properly for several weeks. Be patient and keep trying.
* Is your turtle healthy? Not eating can be a symptom of other problems. If your turtle has been eating well and suddenly stops, a health problem is a likely reason. Take a fecal sample to your veterinarian. (Fecal samples need to be no older than 4 hours, and you need to store them in water in the refrigerator.)
* Don't panic! A turtle can go without food for weeks, even months, and when it feels well again, it will eat again. See a veterinarian, if you think you are doing everything right, and the animal does not eat for more than 2 weeks.
This was found here.
http://www.petstation.com/waturtl.htm and http://www.turtleexchange.com/forum
2007-08-07 21:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my turtles didn't eat for months during the winter. is it cold where you live? or feed him some of his favorite treats. turtles can live for a long time without food.
2007-08-07 15:48:46 · answer #3 · answered by asdf. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well what kind of turtle is it? or tortoise? many of them go on "hunger strikes" for weeks, you should go to the vet but you can first try feeding it peas which helps him pass feces.
2007-08-07 16:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
vet
2007-08-08 00:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by reptile lover 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your turtule is not constapeed but it may be sike
2007-08-07 15:55:24 · answer #6 · answered by thomas 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
take it to a vet.
2007-08-07 15:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋