Weight Loss

[RussianTortsNF]

My Sulcata Rescue Delilah has steadily been gaining weight. This past week she lost 18 grams, should I worry?
- 10/18 Delilah 828grams
- 10/25 Delilah 865 grams
- 11/1 Delilah 912 grams
- 11/8 Delilah 935 grams
- 11/16 Delilah 960 grams
- 11/23 Delilah 942 grams

 

[Bambam1989]

My Sulcata Rescue Delilah has steadily been gaining weight. This past week she lost 18 grams, should I worry?
- 10/18 Delilah 828grams
- 10/25 Delilah 865 grams
- 11/1 Delilah 912 grams
- 11/8 Delilah 935 grams
- 11/16 Delilah 960 grams
- 11/23 Delilah 942 grams

I wouldn't panic yet. If your tort loses weight again next week, then I would take a fecal(poop) sample to your vet and have it tested for parasites.
This is my opinion and I would recommend getting second or third opinions.

 

[RussianTortsNF]

I wouldn't panic yet. If your tort loses weight again next week, then I would take a fecal(poop) sample to your vet and have it tested for parasites.
This is my opinion and I would recommend getting second or third opinions.

She’s back to gaining the past two weeks! Thank you for calming my nerves

 

[Bambam1989]

She’s back to gaining the past two weeks! Thank you for calming my nerves

Your welcome