My turtle ate gravel. What should I do if he's pooping stones?

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My 2 year old res turtle ate gravel stones.he vomitted 3 times after that.now he seems fine and active but pooping stone.i removed all stones from tank.what medication i should do to take out all stones whatever he ate? Please suggest accurate medication as no vets are around for turtles. Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Male | 0.8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

As long as he is passing the stones, there is no cause for concern. There are no medications to help him expel the stones. You will need to wait him out. Make sure he continues to eat normally. Some added greens may provide bulk to help push the stones through his GI tract. Maintain proper tank temps (water, ambient and basking) as low temps will slow down his digestive tract. Monitor for lethargy and decreased appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a veterinarian.

My turtle ate gravel. What should I do if he's pooping stones?

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