Okay well I have a little tortoise, about 3 years old that is significantly smaller than his hatchmates. He seems to be constipated or impacted as he has some poop sticking out of his rear end but can't seem to pass it. I thought he'd be able to do it on his own but after a couple days, I knew he needs some assistance. I've looked online and they said some pumpkin will help (I have some fresh cut up pumpkin for him), 30-120 minute warm baths a couple times a day, (He's in a warm bath with a 10.0 uvb and heat lamp overhead; inside air temp is about 79 degrees) and some mineral oil injections.
I have quite a few questions about the mineral oil: how do I know it's tortoise safe? Where do I inject it? (Mouth, anus, or in skin?) and do I use a needle or not? (I doubt I need a needle, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask)
Will this be enough for my tortoise? He's responsive, but just looks miserable and I want to help him get better ASAP
I have quite a few questions about the mineral oil: how do I know it's tortoise safe? Where do I inject it? (Mouth, anus, or in skin?) and do I use a needle or not? (I doubt I need a needle, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask)
Will this be enough for my tortoise? He's responsive, but just looks miserable and I want to help him get better ASAP