What to do if the turtle’s stool is abnormal
1. Pay attention to check the turtle’s excretion Hole
The tortoise’s drainage hole is located at the base of its tail. Under normal circumstances, the turtle’s drainage hole should be free of swelling and lumps. If it is found that the excretory hole of the turtle is stained with excrement, it means that the turtle suffers from parasitic disease or enteritis. Because the appearance of watery excrement is a typical symptom of parasitic disease and gastroenteritis of the turtle, it is found that the excretion hole of the turtle is stained , the pet owner can pay attention to the feces usually discharged by the turtle to make further judgments.
Also, if the turtle has white excrement, it is likely to have kidney disease. However, pet owners also need to pay attention to the distinction that new turtles will have watery excrement when they first come to a new environment. After a period of adaptation, their diarrhea symptoms will gradually improve.
In addition, if the tortoise appears to be healthy in any way other than diarrhea, its feces need to be checked carefully, the tortoise may be infected with internal parasites, if it is determined to be infected If there are parasites, they need to be dewormed.
2. Feed the turtle reasonably
The turtle is an omnivorous animal, You can eat both animal-based and plant-based feeds. Among them, the common animal feeds suitable for turtles include small fish, shrimps, snails, mussels, earthworms, maggots, and offal of livestock, etc., and vegetable feeds include vegetables, aquatic plants and other plants.
Generally speaking, it is enough to feed the tortoise once every 3 days. The feeding amount can be determined according to the size of the tortoise. Generally, the feeding amount is based on 5%~10% of the tortoise’s body weight. quantity to be determined. However, in the spring and autumn, the temperature is suitable, and the feeding amount can be appropriately increased when the tortoise has a good appetite.
Pay attention to keeping the food fed to the turtles fresh. In the hot summer, the feed tends to deteriorate more easily. Be careful not to feed the turtles with spoiled and spoiled feeds to avoid indigestion and other diseases. In addition, after feeding the tortoise each time, pay attention to clean up the remaining food residues in time, or change the water quality, so as not to pollute the breeding water and damage the tortoise’s health.
3. Keep the water used for raising turtles clean
The water used for raising turtles is not used It is very deep, generally 2 to 3 cm deep, and the water level can be kept at the same level as the turtle’s back. In the process of breeding turtles, pet owners should pay attention to observe the cleanliness of the water quality and decide whether to change the water. If the substance becomes contaminated or becomes cloudy, the water needs to be changed in time. In summer, you should change the water more diligently, because the water quality is more likely to be polluted by the high temperature. In addition, pay attention to keeping the temperature of the feeding water at about 20~25℃ to meet the turtle’s water temperature requirements.
We have analyzed how to deal with abnormal feces of turtles here. It is recommended that pet owners usually pay attention to creating a good breeding environment for turtles and provide reasonable Feed the tortoise, which can effectively avoid gastrointestinal problems in the tortoise.
