Two Indian star tortoises (Geochelone elegans) were referred with a complaint of the passing of watery faeces, reduced feed intake and dullness for the last six days. Another tortoise in the same captive area was reported to be died a few days back showing the similar signs. Microscopic examination of the faecal samples revealed the presence of Ascarid type of parasitic ova. They were successfully treated with oral fenbendazole @ 50mg/kg body weight, enrofloxacin @ 5mg/kg body weight along with the multivitamin supplementation. Uneventful recovery was noticed after the third day of therapy.
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