Unfortunately, there has been no improvements. Still no bowel movements nor much energy from him. A few days ago, I noticed edema in his rear legs (close to his shell). I went back to the Vet clinic, but the exotic specialist was out of town. I had another vet administer fluids subcutaneously...
Hi Yvonne, you might be on to something. I noticed he's not had a BM in some time. I've been soaking him daily for a minimum on 15-20 minutes but have not gotten any response. Today, he's just sat in his current position and just slept nearly the entire day. If I gently pull his front limbs out...
Last month I posted about how my 19 year old male T. kleinmanni passed in a matter of 2 weeks. I was devastated, as it was my favorite and having him for so many years. I still do not know the actual cause of death and its too late now.
I have since found a more competent veterinarian thanks to...
As I mourn the loss of my pet, I'd like to share a shot of him at better times in his life. Here's one of my favorite shots of him, always photogenic and handsome for a little guy that he was:)
As he was a long-term WC animal, I can only guess to his birth year, (1995?)-2014.
Update:
I am sad to inform you all, that my male Egyptian tortoise who's been sick has passed this morning. It occurred sometime between 2AM and 7:30 AM this morning. I had a suspicion the odd behavior last night could be related to this but I did not want to believe it. I spent time with him...
Unfortunately places like Chicago and Missouri are a good 5 hours or so drive each way. With my work schedule, its not possible. I did find another vet clinic based on the site you talked about and she is even closer than the one I visited. I will wait for the results I get tomorrow and see what...
The vet wanted to only give 3 shots (last visit was the 3rd). She wanted to see the results of the fecal culture to see what to do next. In all honesty, I was not at all happy that the vet herself did not want to see me to discuss options, only have the technician talk to me about basic...
Continuing my update:
My tortoise received his 3rd round of antibiotics. While to the Vet's office, he finally urinated which was a sign of relief to me because I have not seen him have any BM or urination since his sickness. With him at the Vet's office, the vet technician stated he had a...
New update:
I think we're progressing, but not at 100%. Unfortunately, I have not seen him try to eat on his own. He sleeps pretty much most of the time, with just a little movement (walking around in enclosure). His eyes are not as sunken in as they were earlier, also, his rear legs appear...
Thank you for the info, much appreciated.
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As for a current update, I think things are going in the right direction. Although I have to be careful with saying that. Upon handling him, he seems to be opening his eyes a bit more now. Both sides open, however his eyes are still sunken in. They...
Thank you Kelly for the long and detailed reply. Interesting about the whole water topic, as I had no luck ever with having them drink water from a water bowl. I read on other websites that they receive most of their water from their diet. But now that I have this problem, I would say that they...
Thank you both for your replies... I have acted on your suggestions. As to where I am located, I'm in Louisville, KY.
1) I went ahead and ordered online the critical care food. However, I don't anticipate it coming until Wednesday :( I don't know where I can buy this locally to get it sooner...
Greetings all,
One of my 3 Egyptians has been sick over the past few days. The male adult, approx 19 years of age, has been lethargic, with sunken eyes (can't seem to open them for too long) and weight loss. He's also had a long history of clear/light drainage from his nostrils but lately has...