JumpingTortoises
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I purchased a Marginated Tortoise hatchling 2 weeks ago. He was eating and pooping fine until last Saturday. Something seemed off.. he wasn’t eating and was staying buried all day, Sunday. Worried, I took him to the vet and got some meds for RI. I noticed that he was straining to poop.. I upped his daily soaks to 2 a day and in Pedalyte or ever how you spell the crap.. and nothing.. tried pumpkin and he ate some.. nothing.. back to vet today for an enema... still nothing. I don’t understand. I have him on top soil, no sand, basking at 90 and cool side at 70. Humidity in the 70-80’s. UVB Light is a 10.0 OH T5. I feed him dandelion weeds, collard greens, turnip greens and some red lettuce.. calcium once a week. I know he’s going to die soon and I feel helpless.. I’ve read everything I can on constipation and impaction. He strains and strains but no poop. His urates are clear just no poop. I guess just prayers and good vibes for him.. I’m at a loss.