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    Constipated with Rocks

    Hi. He is 24 and weighs 9.4lbs. He still has a good appetite. At this time only eating moist red leaf,romaine lettuces and watermelon till he passes rocks. Always feeds on a paper plate his entire life. Had him since baby. Passed some sandy gravel today. But still has blockage. My wife saw what...
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    Constipated with Rocks

    Thank you. I will try what you suggested. The vet gave us some lactulose to administer and wants us to shake him for 15 to 20 minutes. Even suggested taping a vibrator to his abdomen to help break up blockage. Again many thanks.
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    Constipated with Rocks

    Anyone had a constipated tortoise from eating rocks? Noticed my desert tortoise's back legs giving out while walking. Took him to vet and got x-ray and found rocks and backed up fecal matter in digestive tract. Worried about outcome.
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