It is not uncommon for Sulcata turtles to suffer from stones, and if not treated in time, it can seriously affect their health. Here are some ways to remove stones from sulcata turtles:
Environmental adjustment: In order to prevent and treat stones, you first need to meet the correct living environment requirements of your turtle. Provide an adequate water source to keep the water clear while increasing the water temperature to stimulate urine discharge. You must also ensure adequate food intake and pay attention to a balanced diet to prevent turtles from developing stones due to eating high-calcium foods.
Use herbs: Some herbs, such as Alisma, horse urine, dandelion, etc., help promote the metabolism and urinary excretion of turtles and reduce stone formation. You can consult your veterinarian about the use of herbal medicine.
Surgical resection: For larger stones, surgical resection is an effective method. Under normal circumstances, the turtle needs to be anesthetized for surgery to remove the stones. After the operation, special attention needs to be paid to the recovery and daily care of the turtle.
It should be noted that any treatment method needs to be determined based on the specific situation of the turtle and the recommendations of the doctor. In addition, in order to prevent the occurrence of diseases such as stones, it is very important to regularly check and maintain the living environment of turtles.
