Hi everyone, first of all thanks for putting up with me and my hysterics. I'm back from the vet and she said he's fine. The blood I saw was probably from a little bit of inflammation, and she confirmed what Yvonne G said that his nostrils is connected to the mouth so no real danger to the lungs...
Really? I would be so relieved if this was true. How does air get into their lungs if the nostrils don't lead there, though?
Also does that mean my tort is going to be running away from me forever from now on? He usually comes to me when he sees me so I would hate for that to happen :(
Hi TammyJ, thanks for your message. I've been seeing this very experienced herp vet since my tort was a baby and he's never recommended anything invasive before. The problem is he's not in until Saturday so I'll be seeing one of his colleagues instead tomorrow. I'll turn down injections and...
Thanks so much for the reply, Jamie. I think the blade of grass just somehow stabbed itself into his nostril when he was eating his greens, but the blood and his strange running are what I'm really concerned about. I guess there's just nothing much I can do now except wait?. Appreciate your...
Hi everyone, I'm so desperate for help. I have a vet visit scheduled for tomorrow because it's night now, but I just wanted to know if there's anything else I can do. If you have any advice for me please let me know.
I was checking up on my Indian star tortoise just now when I noticed a small...