How do you get rid of tortoise parasites?
Okay, so i just soaked my baby russian tortoise is some water. I took him out and he had diarhea all over the cement. While i was hosing it off, i noticed a few little yellow worm things. Im thinking that theyre parasites:-( i got my tortoise from a pet store. I have only had him since Sunday. Are these parasites? And if so, how can i get rid of them?
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Since you have only had the tortoise a few days I suggest you take the tortoise back to the pet store. A tortoise with internal parasites (in feces) such as nematodes can be treated with 50mg of Panacur (fenbendazole) per kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of body weight. Repeat in 10 days.
Protozoan parasites would make the tortoise listless and
If the stool is runny/bloody then the tortoise is treated with 50mg. ofFlagyl (metronidazole) per kilogram. Repeat in 10 days.
It is a good idea to consult with a Veterinarian experienced with tortoises.
call a vet