My baby Russian tortoise stopped eating. What's wrong and how to help?

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HI there! I have a Russian tortoise who is less than one year old. She used to eat a variety of lettuces, spinach, cucumber, carrot, tomato, and enjoyed the bits of fresh fruit I treated her to now and then. For a couple months, she hasn't been eating any of those foods. I bought some tortoise "pellets" to supplement her diet, but she won't eat those either. I'm worried about her. What do you suggest? Thanks, Lori

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Check the enclosure temperature. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. Give her a good long soak, 20-30 minutes, in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will warm her up and provide hydration. If she defecates during the soak, change the water and resume soaking. If you can do it safely, look in and around her mouth for signs of infection or injury. This may include redness, swelling, bleeding or discharge. See your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet if necessary. If she doesn't begin eating again, have her examined by your veterinarian.

My baby Russian tortoise stopped eating. What's wrong and how to help?

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