So you think this prolapse. Hopefully, the soak works. He is active, eating well, and shows no other signs of bad health. Would some pumpkin help loosen him up if he's trying to pass small stones???How long has it been that way?
Sometimes a soak will help them retract it, and at the very least it will prevent it from drying out.
So you think this prolapse. Hopefully, the soak works. He is active, eating well, and shows no other signs of bad health. Would some pumpkin help loosen him up if he's trying to pass small stones???
There's alot of stuff I DIY, but not even going to attempt pushing it in myself. It's the size of a chicken egg, but daughter said it's not as hard/filled as it was. Poor thing. He's still acting fine. I was prepped for him before he got here. He's in a shallow tub of warm water, surrounded by warm warm to help it stay warm and I'll check and change it often. Vet opens in an hour. I'll keep you posted.That's a prolapse, not penis. Other than keeping it moist and the sugar paste trick, you don't have too many options beyond very gently trying to push it back in yourself. That is what the vet will do - and potentially put in a stitch or two depending on how things look to hold it in.
I can't tell from the pic if its a prolapse or just his penis.
Pumpkin won't help with passing bladder stones. They aren't in the GI tract. Soaking might help if he's constipated, though.
Yes, exactly Yvonne! I'm fairly certain the Vet will let us know all the results. If I had to guess I imagine she'll work on getting the xrays today and surgery over the weekend when the office is closed and she won't be interrupted and has time tonight to consult with other vets as to how to proceed. Sooner the better.Well, you need to know the why before you can work on making sure your existing tortoise doesn't go the same way. The tortoise was straining, and you need the results from the vet to know why the tortoise was straining. He may have had a stone, or a big load of worms, or may have been constipated. Too many variables to make a guess.