Isabellebalcj
New Member
Hello all,
Recently noticed a lot of white discharge like substance in my tortoises urine, is that normal?
Thanks
Recently noticed a lot of white discharge like substance in my tortoises urine, is that normal?
Thanks
White stuff
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Ben02
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It’s urates, which is normal. If it’s nice and smooth then that’s great, if it’s hard and gritty I would give him a soak.
It is urates.
If its gritty you need to soak him daily until it's no longer gritty.
If its gritty you need to soak him daily until it's no longer gritty.
A soak wont take care of gritty urates. They need daily soaks until it's no longer gritty.
Isabellebalcj
New Member
I have just been soaking her and just found she’s pooing maggots
I have no idea why or what or how...emergency vet needed?
Ben02
Well-Known Member
Sounds like a heavy load of parasites, a trip to the vets is needed.I have just been soaking her and just found she’s pooing maggots
Dont think they can poop maggots but it could be worms and if being pooped out then a vet and worming is needed.I have just been soaking her and just found she’s pooing maggots
If they are truly maggots then you need to search around the butt area, tail, legs and find out where they are coming from. A vet visit is still needed either way.
Isabellebalcj
New Member
Yeah I contacted the vet and I’m taking her in tomorrow. I checked all over her and no cuts or any wounds...I’m thinking it could be from fruit flies from the hot weather. I’ve tried my hardest to keep them out and have fly trap stickies and remove the food as soon as she’s finished eating but they still manage it.
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