Big Bertha Doing Great

[Merrick]

Active enough to declare war on the tube.
I saw her looking at it. I think it annoyed her.
I can't reach the entry area as it is deep into her shoulder area. She was anesthetized to place it.

I hope everything works out when you see your vet also who is your vet

 

[Angel Carrion]

Well, if she is strong enough to pull it out and to move around and glare at it, that's a good thing, right? Not good that she pulled it out and has now declared war on it, but good that she has the strength to do so?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Your 1st sentence made me smile. She's coming back around by the looks of things.
Looking back now, do you think she has had pneumonia all along, and the first time she was getting over it without antibiotics, but with her burst of energy trying to get out of the tote it knocked her back to square one.

That is my only guess. And it would be great if that were the case. We'll see how it goes.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I hope everything works out when you see your vet also who is your vet

Broward Avian and Exotic. Doctor Keleher. Nice lady. I've found none better...

 

[Merrick]

Broward Avian and Exotic. Doctor Keleher. Nice lady. I've found none better...

That's who I thought she is my vet to she is amazing. Proably cause she has a tortoise of her own

 

[Gillian M]

Another update and NOT a good one. I heard her moving around. She was restless and when I picked her up I found that she had pulled out her tube. There is no bleeding. No smell of infection.
I can't get ahold of my vet until monday.....

Hi Ed. So sorry to have just read your posts about poor Bertha. I'm still hoping to hear good news.

 

[leigti]

Active enough to declare war on the tube.
I saw her looking at it. I think it annoyed her.
I can't reach the entry area as it is deep into her shoulder area. She was anesthetized to place it.

Maybe it is good that she is strong enough to pull it out. Your vet doesn't have emergency coverage on the weekends? I know it's tough having repeated vet visits, I spent $800 in three days about a week ago. It does add up quickly.
I'm sorry to hear about her setbacks, but this is not unusual even in people. When people start to recover they start feeling better and then they are just strong enough to get themselves in trouble. They almost need more supervision than then when they are really sick. Animals are the same way. Maybe she won't have to have the tube put back in. Is she eating anything now? I mean on her own.

 

[Lyn W]

Active enough to declare war on the tube.
I saw her looking at it. I think it annoyed her.
I can't reach the entry area as it is deep into her shoulder area. She was anesthetized to place it.

At least the antibiotics should help keep infection at bay. Everything crossed for her again.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

She is outside this morning. Now that there is no fear of her pulling out her tube I'll leave her out longer.
She is drinking on her own and I was already instructed not to feed her. Today she gets injection number 3.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That's who I thought she is my vet to she is amazing. Proably cause she has a tortoise of her own

She's the best I'm aware of. I'm sticking with her.
She does own a Sulcata...

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

One day, when Bertha's better, this is going to make a great book and film.

 

[Gillian M]

She is outside this morning. Now that there is no fear of her pulling out her tube I'll leave her out longer.
She is drinking on her own and I was already instructed not to feed her. Today she gets injection number 3.

Great if she's drinking alone!

 

[Rutibegga]

Great if she's drinking alone!

You sure? I hear that's a sign that she might have a problem. ZING!

 

[Robertchrisroph]

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Today's injection didn't go very well. The needle bent in half. I'm not sure how much went in. I hit scaly underarm and not soft muscle with the needle.
Next injection is Wednesday.
I'll call the vet in the morning about replacing or not replacing the tube.

 

[Gillian M]

One day, when Bertha's better, this is going to make a great book and film.

A great idea, Adam.

 

[Rutibegga]

Today's injection didn't go very well. The needle bent in half. I'm not sure how much went in. I hit scaly underarm and not soft muscle with the needle.
Next injection is Wednesday.
I'll call the vet in the morning about replacing or not replacing the tube.

It happens, even to the pros. Don't sweat it too much.

C'mon, Bertha, feel better!

 

[Gillian M]

Today's injection didn't go very well. The needle bent in half. I'm not sure how much went in. I hit scaly underarm and not soft muscle with the needle.
Next injection is Wednesday.
I'll call the vet in the morning about replacing or not replacing the tube.

Hi Ed. Extremely sorry to have read what took place with that injection.

Wishes for Bertha to get well soon, and please keep up hope. Good luck to both of you.

 

[jcaporaletti]

Glad to hear she is doing better. If she is eating you will not need to place another tube. Sometimes in the older guys and gals vitamin A is helpful. Try offering a sweet potato, pop that sucker in the microwave to cook it and let it cool. I give my old beasts some every months or two.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

When she turns on and eats, she eats well.
When she turns off, like now, I can say that she won't eat ANYTHING.
Believe me. You won't think of a food item I haven't tried.
As long as she drinks. I'm not too worried about food. The X ray showed that she is still full and she weighed over a pound and a half more.
Hopefully after the antibiotics have been administered she will again eat. I've been told to NOT feed her until then.