what did you do for your dog? 17 is old! thats awesomeWell, I don't know what your scope of practice is. But I think we all want to take better care of our tortoises. Ideas and practices have changed over the years. I've only had my tortoise for two years so I don't know much personally about that, just what I read on here. But I know as far as taking care of my dog for instantsthings have changed in the last 20 years. And although my first dog lived to be 17 years old I did things with her diet etc. that I would never think about doing out with my other dog.but as people gain more knowledge than practices change. I would say keep good notes of what you were doing, be open to other ideas also, and see how it works.there are many people on this forum who have had tortoises for decades, some of them may have some views on this also.
I have never seen that stuff before. Interesting.View attachment 190201
This is the stuff i use on my 3 toed Mrs.Turtle I only use it once every few months or so
The dog that lived to be 17 was raised on dog chow, kibble of various brands, got lots of exercise and was basically spoiled rotten it also helped that she was half sheltie, they have a long life spans.what did you do for your dog? 17 is old! thats awesome
So I wanted to try using coco oil on my little guy since his shell is super dry no matter what I do. His tank dries out too fast and I give him daily soaks and nothing works. I just wanted to know if this brand would work before I use it on him??OK. To counter your older 2010 article.. I present this brand new 2015 research on pyramiding and it's causes.
I would not recommend using any kind of oil to try to prevent or halt pyramiding. I have learned here that pyramiding is caused by SHELL GROWTH IN DRY CONDITIONS. I think the humidity in the enclosure must be made adequate and correct. And I believe that putting oil on the tortoise will prevent moisture from getting to do its job to prevent pyramiding! My opinion, just what I think I have definitely learned here.So I wanted to try using coco oil on my little guy since his shell is super dry no matter what I do. His tank dries out too fast and I give him daily soaks and nothing works. I just wanted to know if this brand would work before I use it on him??
I would not recommend using any kind of oil to try to prevent or halt pyramiding. I have learned here that pyramiding is caused by SHELL GROWTH IN DRY CONDITIONS. I think the humidity in the enclosure must be made adequate and correct. And I believe that putting oil on the tortoise will prevent moisture from getting to do its job to prevent pyramiding! My opinion, just what I think I have definitely learned here.
My box turtle is already full grown turning 24 in march. I am not using this oil as a replacement but more as a helping tool. He does have very slight pyramiding but that was way before me for I received him when he was about 14 years old. I give him daily soaks and since I have joined this forum I have changed his tank completely(for the better). The issue that I have came across is that his tank will dry out too fast. I will add water to his coco fiber to get it nice and moist and within 3 hours or so it is dry. I am using this oil as a way of holding in moisture. Anything extra to help him is the best to me. I am not looking to make him look shiny or to make him pleasing to the eye (though it is a nice bonus) I just want him to be as healthy as can be. Again I am still learning. I did read this full post before I decided to do this and I have seen the benifits to it. I will do anything to help Buddy live another 24+ years in the correct environment. He also seems more active since I put the first coat.I would not recommend using any kind of oil to try to prevent or halt pyramiding. I have learned here that pyramiding is caused by SHELL GROWTH IN DRY CONDITIONS. I think the humidity in the enclosure must be made adequate and correct. And I believe that putting oil on the tortoise will prevent moisture from getting to do its job to prevent pyramiding! My opinion, just what I think I have definitely learned here.