Hermann Hermit
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Hi everyone, I am new member of the tortoise forum and posting the first thread to seek your advice on reading X-ray photo of my Hermann baby Royal (1 year old, weight 26 g). After her brother Loyal's sudden death two weeks ago, I took her immediately to the vet Avian and Exotic Center for exams. The doctors there said Royal's bones are in poor condition due to lack of calcium. They made the judge based on the attached X-ray and weight. I would be very grateful to hear your opinions. Another exam result of waste shows NO parasite.
I lost Loyal already and really hope Royal is returning to a happy healthy baby soon.
One year ago, I welcomed Royal and Loyal in New York home after overnight travel from Tyler and Sarah's tortoise supply in Las Vegas. Royal and Loyal were very energetic, active and walking around confidently. They are like my kids and bring me so much happiness. Until recently, they were eating like lion and walking like king. I was planning to celebrate one year anniversary of their arrival home, but so shocked Loyal passed away suddenly without any sign. very sad and can't sleep these days... reading forum posts on Hermann care and a lot of books. I still have not found out what caused Loyal's sudden death, but hope to save Royal first. After her brother Loyal's death, she is not interested in walking around anymore, looks lost in thought. She used to walk 1 meter in 10 minutes but now stays in the same place for the whole day even though she is still eating a lot.
I add calcium to her food and water, but want to make sure if lack of calcium is the main problem. Many thanks in advance!
I lost Loyal already and really hope Royal is returning to a happy healthy baby soon.
One year ago, I welcomed Royal and Loyal in New York home after overnight travel from Tyler and Sarah's tortoise supply in Las Vegas. Royal and Loyal were very energetic, active and walking around confidently. They are like my kids and bring me so much happiness. Until recently, they were eating like lion and walking like king. I was planning to celebrate one year anniversary of their arrival home, but so shocked Loyal passed away suddenly without any sign. very sad and can't sleep these days... reading forum posts on Hermann care and a lot of books. I still have not found out what caused Loyal's sudden death, but hope to save Royal first. After her brother Loyal's death, she is not interested in walking around anymore, looks lost in thought. She used to walk 1 meter in 10 minutes but now stays in the same place for the whole day even though she is still eating a lot.
I add calcium to her food and water, but want to make sure if lack of calcium is the main problem. Many thanks in advance!
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