Sadie - still not eating and now sleeping ALOT

[clanks76]

They are in seperate houses, both with the 10 UV strips and heat lamps with the basking spot between 30-35c. They are on a timer and on from 7am to 8pm. The rest of the house is around 20-23c. I up'd the temps last night so we'll see if that helps. I'll maybe put the lights on a bit earlier to see if that helps also.

Bindi she's not pooing at all. Should i get her wormed anyway? Should you do this if she's not eating/pooing?

Thanks everyone for your advise, can't wait to get to the vet today to hopefully see what's going on, i just hope she's not really sick....

[Alan1]

Originally Posted by clanks76

she's not pooing at all. Should i get her wormed anyway?

that will be because it's not eating. one night of warmth may not be enough to stimulate it into action (though it might be), more likely 2 or 3 nights.

I don't know about getting wormed anyway, the vet will tell you but a lot of vets are just cat and dog vets and know nothing about reptiles.

giving warm (but not hot) baths 3 times a day for 10 - 15 mins at a time will help it to poop

[Bindi]

Originally Posted by clanks76

They are in seperate houses, both with the 10 UV strips and heat lamps with the basking spot between 30-35c. They are on a timer and on from 7am to 8pm. The rest of the house is around 20-23c. I up'd the temps last night so we'll see if that helps. I'll maybe put the lights on a bit earlier to see if that helps also.

Bindi she's not pooing at all. Should i get her wormed anyway? Should you do this if she's not eating/pooing?

Thanks everyone for your advise, can't wait to get to the vet today to hopefully see what's going on, i just hope she's not really sick....

Hi Carla
The vet will know if it's safe or not to worm when she's not pooing

It really could be that she is still settling in and her enclosure just needs tweaking

Keep us informed what the vet says, good luck

[Alan1]

quite often they don't eat much or at all if they haven't pooped, once they do they often go on an eating binge . the baths will let it take in water and move things along as well as keeping it well hydrated

[clanks76]

Been to vets. Of course she was so active making I liar out of me. He wormed her and said she's well hydrated so must be drinking in the bath. He didn't seem too concerned and said he'll ring me during the week to see if she eats anything, if not he'll maybe try giving her something (can't remember name) that can help her appetite. He was waiting on a delivery so couldn't give it today but won't charge me for the inconvenience.
Feel alot better, I'll do everything you guys have suggested to see if I can get her up and eating. Thanks again for all the info and I'll keep u posted xx

[Beverley]

That's good news. Just keep on doing what you are doing keep him nice and warm, daily baths and that his enclosure is nice and bright. I once had an Ibera I rehomed and he didn't really eat much for 4 months he is a brilliant tort now so just be patient

[Alan1]

one of mine only ate once every 5 days for 7 weeks when i got it first

[clanks76]

She didn't like It one bit this morning being up at 6.30 for her first bath of the day lol

[TortBabe]

Hope she is doing a little better for you today Carla

[clanks76]

Thanks Claire xx