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Poop??
I know BPs go a while without pooping; how long is normal??
Mycroft has gone almost 6 weeks without poop, and he seems to be swelling up pretty decently
When should I get worried, and what should I do to help him out??
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Re: Poop??
 Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1
I know BPs go a while without pooping; how long is normal??
Mycroft has gone almost 6 weeks without poop, and he seems to be swelling up pretty decently
When should I get worried, and what should I do to help him out??
If he looks like he's got sausage butt, then he will probably poop soon.
I don't keep track of my BPs' bowel movements, but they seem to go at least once a month or two if they're eating regularly. Mine usually poo when they shed.
If it looks like he's constipated, you can soak him in warm water if you really want to. Warm water and a gentle massage around the hind quarters usually does the trick.
But with that said, I honestly won't worry about it. He's probably fine and will go soon.
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Raise the humidity in the tub to about 90-95% for a day or two. Works like a charm.
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Mine just went a little over a month and left me a nice prize to clean up yesterday. Like others have said, BPs tend to hold on to their poo until they shed. You can almost always guaruntee seeing a poo with a shed or soon after. If he's eating well, he'll go. I wouldn't worry. Soaking in warm water can help, like was suggested.
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