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    Constipation/Impaction???

    Hi all. Still nothing new to report from Pastie, have decided the best thing for her is the vet, so tomorrow we'll risk being fined for travelling and take her to see the vet. I'm thinking she's egg bound so possibly an injection of Oxy. Paws crossed all goes well please, and thanks for your...
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    Constipation/Impaction???

    Update: I popped them in the bath for a warm soak today, and she laid an egg in my hand! Normal size, lots of mucus, but rock solid. Normally they're still pliable when she first lays them, so I'm thinking this may at the very least be part of her problem. I've spoken to a vet who has suggested...
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    Constipation/Impaction???

    I've just found out that mineral oil in the uk is basically baby oil, and not to feed it to anything as its perfumed. Must be different in the US. Are there any UK members here who may know of an equivalent?
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    Constipation/Impaction???

    Oooh wow, I didnt expect to be doing so much wrong??? All I've read online previously and in books has directed us to how to keep and feed them, I was just expecting there to be a problem with the substrate! As I said, they're at least 18 years old, we've had them for at least 10 years and this...
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    Constipation/Impaction???

    Hi all. First of all I need to say that I'm in the UK, so I might not be able to acquire certain medications or foods. I've got two 18 year old Leopard torts named Pie (male) and Pastie (female). We noticed that she (Pastie) hadn't been moving around her cage at all, and her appetite was a bit...
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