Urates

[LauraC]

Hi there, I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere else but my 1 yr old horsefield Tallulah hasn't passed urates for 11 days now! She usually passes them when I soak her every 2-3 days. She has water in her vivarium and no dietary or temp changes. She passed a huge amount just before I went on holiday for a week but nothing since. Is there anything I should be doing to try and encourage things? I have increased her soaks to daily. Thanks for your help! This forum is great!

 

[dmmj]

Flattery will get you quicker answers.

If none are being passed, he is probably well hydrated.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It's fine.
No urates, or some urates are not worrisome.
It's only when he doesn't pee at all, or the urates are gritty with crystals that you need to be concerned.

 

[LauraC]

Thanks, that's good to know! Sorry I am new to this - hence why I love this forum!
How long should I wait before I should expect to see some? As in how long can they go without passing any? And should I go back to once every 2 days again?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Is it strange that I've never seen a Red Foot pee....In over 12 years?
Are Urates specific to certain species?

 

[Yellow Turtle01]

Thanks, that's good to know! Sorry I am new to this - hence why I love this forum!
How long should I wait before I should expect to see some? As in how long can they go without passing any? And should I go back to once every 2 days again?

Nope No urates is great. You're keeping her hydrated and humid.
If she does have any soon, look for a nice toothpaste-like consistency.