I think my leo is constipated. I have not seem him use the rest room in a long time and when he does it is a small white substance. Is there anything I can do or should do?
Thanks
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constipated baby leo?
awnyerneas
Jul 24, 2006 10:45 AM
Replies (2)
drtom
Jul 24, 2006 10:50 AM
The small white substance is urate crystals which is normally in the urine/stool but when concentrated can come out as crystals. Try and get him/her to drink either by soaking in a shallow pan of water or offering food with a high water content. Sort of a sign of dehydration in most cases.
Tom
EJ
Jul 24, 2006 11:12 AM
If a leopard is passing visible urates it is severely dehydrated. Get the little guy soaked ASAP.
How long have you had it?
>>I think my leo is constipated. I have not seem him use the rest room in a long time and when he does it is a small white substance. Is there anything I can do or should do?
>>Thanks
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