He is swollen all over, including his neck and legs. Blood tests a year ago indicated kidney failure. I will have it rechecked when the vet returns from vacation.
I am going to try what you suggested. My only concern is that he hasn't moved at all for a week, so I'm not sure if he will try to...
Following over a year since the last health issue my tortoise is swollen again and can no longer move. I took it to the vet, who prescribed antibiotics once more, but its bowel is not functioning for 2 weeks now. I also did an X-rays taken by a vet who is not specialized in reptiles, so I’m not...
Sorry for the late update.
Eventually I have manage to find a reptile specialist vet, and after some examinations, it turns out my tortoise has liver issues. It’s currently on antibiotics, and the vet mentioned it might take a long time for it to fully recover (if he will recover). The tortoise...
Hi all!
My male tortoise (really old), has swollen gland below the cheek for a month now.
I thought it would shrink eventually, but it never has. The problem is that I live in a small island and I have no access to a reptile vet. And based on my experience with other pets with the local vets, I...