Help with mineral oil?

[CuriousTegu760]

I heard that there are many types of Mineral Oil. What kind can I use for my little baby tegu that may have a clogged up stomach?

Thanks

 

[Tux]

Theirs 3 bases for mineral oil;

paraffinic
naphthenic
and the stuff based on aromatic hydrocarbons

You want the paraffinic stuff for internal use, it's generally the kind you will find in a drug store anyway. Naphthenic oils are fine too but a lil more expensive.

 

[laurarfl]

Plus, you'll want to check your caging, heating, lighting to see if there is something going on that may have caused this so the issue doesn't return.

 

[CuriousTegu760]

Thanks guys i apreciate it

O ya i bought some mineral oil but it doesn't say any of the bases you told me but the one i bought says its lubricant laxative.

Is that okay?

 

[argus333]

yes that is ok it also gets rid of mites too if u ever need to soak him in it just keep it out of the eyes.

 

[CuriousTegu760]

Ok Thanks
Ya it worked and she's all good now :-D
Appreciate it alot you guys :lol:

 

[Tux]

When it actually states laxative it's gonna be paraffinic, and is obviously safe to use. Glad it worked.