You must get his little beak open. Hold his head where his ears are behind the jaw between thumb and forefinger and gently pull the beak open.The vet should demonstrate this to you. I used to pin mine between my knees to do this. Tortoises are amazing survivors and the antibiotics will kick in...
Thanks and yes of course will ensure to best of my ability that we are totally dog-proof. We have many neighbours with dogs and have already raised our fences to stop incursions.
Hi all. I am new to this forum. We have owned Ben, a Mediterranean Spur-Thighed Tortoise from 18 years old when we acquired him to his current age of 54 years. He has had the same large garden to roam in all his time with us and of which he knows every corner. He has always been adventurous and...