Hard urates still- advice please

[Missi]

Jim has been having hard urates for a while now .
I had posted a while back and it was suggested to cut back on the days of calcium . So I did calcium 3 x a week & 2 vit a week . Jim will be 1 year old in March.
I had a fecal done back Nov when he began his slow down just to be sure he did not have any parasites, it was clear .

He still has hard urates . He is not been eating much so he is only pooping once or twice a week , but is still getting 15-30 minute baths daily . His temps are fine , I check a few times a day with a temp gun just to be sure . His UVB was replaced in Dec so that should be fine .

He is not struggling to poop at all and is otherwise active , basking and moving around his tank .

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated .

 

[Taterbug]

How hard? Like chalk hard or just firm?

 

[Missi]

They are chalk hard with a little amount that is soft . Almost like the beginning is hard and the end is soft .

 

[Missi]

Bump .

Anyone???

 

[Taterbug]

Sounds like Jim's urates are still worrying? I didn't have too much to offer about how concerning it is, sorry

You can try to get more fluids into him (with an eye dropper/syringe) or with some extra juicy foods. Cucumber and celery can get mixed with his salad, and hornworms are crazy juicy.

Have you mentioned it to the vet such as when you took the fecal in? If you are worried you can take him to get blood work run, if the vet agrees.

 

[Missi]

They were not hard when he had his fecal done . It has just been the last few weeks .
He is not eating very much right now due to a winter slow down . He does get a 20 minute bath every day and even drinks while in the bath .