I have an ill tortoise, its lower shell turned a bit red about 3 weeks ago, no eating, urination or defecation, what should I do? We gave it marbocyle 2 times, according to vet, but he turned out to be not specialised in reptiles, then changed to ceftizidime, here's a photo before it got sick, the other one is of the shell
Sick tortoise (red marks on lower shell, no eating, urination or defecation)
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The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Looks like possible sepsis. Hopefully you get more advice soon.
That tortoise looks very sick with possible septicemia, you will need to see a vet asap. Systemic antibiotics, fluid therapy, and nutritional support are needed. I would seek out an exotic vet asap.
Yes he's still on it, Ig better than the 2 last days, no I don't have other tortoises
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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How is he now? I really don't think treating him without a vet is possible. I am tagging @zovick again.
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I don't think simply treating the tortoise with antibiotics will cure this problem completely. You should try to find a good vet.
Is that an Egyptian Tortoise?
Also it looks as though some of the scales on both of the front legs are missing. Is that correct?
Littleredfootbigredheart
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Are there any updates here?
