Haven't seen urates in a while

Madkathq

Member
Joined
Mar 22, 2020
Messages
94
Location (City and/or State)
Lake Elsinore
It's been a couple of days since I've seen just straight urates. I've seen a bit in the poo. He is on pinworm medication. I'm worried it might be a urate stone?
 

Tom

The Dog Trainer
10 Year Member!
Platinum Tortoise Club
Joined
Jan 9, 2010
Messages
63,485
Location (City and/or State)
Southern California
Baby right? And you are soaking daily, right? If yes, its normal to not see urates because your tortoise is well hydrated. Urates form when there is not enough hydration and the tortoise is trying to conserve water. With daily soaks and a humid enclosure, your tortoise has no need to conserve water.
 

Madkathq

Member
Joined
Mar 22, 2020
Messages
94
Location (City and/or State)
Lake Elsinore
Baby right? And you are soaking daily, right? If yes, its normal to not see urates because your tortoise is well hydrated. Urates form when there is not enough hydration and the tortoise is trying to conserve water. With daily soaks and a humid enclosure, your tortoise has no need to conserve water.
Oh that's awesome! Yeah, daily soaks and I try to keep 70-80% humidity
 

New Posts

Top