Rocky

[Mercy Padrón]

Need Advise. Rocky is 15 years old. Never had problem with his appetite. For the past three weeks he is not eating. Looked up possible symtoms of sickness none are present. Walks the whole house like usual. Since he likes the dog poop, though ofcourse normally i
run to remove it, i tested him. Purposely left the poop he went for it. He has never eaten his own poop. What am my missing

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

What kind of tortoise is Rocky? Is the 'house' his own house or your home? How cold is it?

If he's too cold, he won't eat. Maybe your temperatures are lower than previous years.

If the house he is roaming in is your home, he may have eaten a nonfood item off the floor. If there is any chance of this, you'll need to get him to a vet for X-rays to see if there is a blockage.

 

[Gillian M]

Please post pics of your tort and enclosure asap.

And a very warm welcome to the forum.

 

[Lyn W]

I hope he hasn't eaten something he shouldn't have.
Has he had a faecal test to see if parasites are upsetting his appetite?