Chevy isn't doing so well..............

[Marty333]

Haven't gone to the vet yet Im going to call them

 

[DeanS]

You got a pretty good bulb there...not the BEST MVB but it'll do quite well!

 

[Marty333]

Yeah my mom did not want to spend 80 dollars on a bulb!

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My dad still thinks he doesn't need such an expensive bulb :angry face:

 

[dmmj]

Don't be angry at the parents, to them 80 dollars for a bulb is probably expensive, give them time they will warm up to him.

 

[John]

did anyone catch the part where this tort is pooping undigested food,namely lettuce,what else is he being fed?and if he previously had soft shell was this rectified?YOU NEED A VET!

 

[Marty333]

he is being fed collards, mustard greens, springmix without the spinach, baby food (butternut squash), and grassland tortoise food.

 

[John]

he is being fed collards, mustard greens, springmix without the spinach, baby food (butternut squash), and grassland tortoise food.

no vet yet?

 

[Marty333]

can't get a hold of the person until tomorrow then I will try.

 

[laura808]

aw rats. Why are the vet open when you really need them???!!!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

If he is not digesting his food, not good. I so agree with squamata, a vet is past due. Does he show any signs of being septic at all? I have little experience with tortoise illness, could it be parasites? The not dgesting his food must be of some signal of what the problem must be. Hopefully the vet can see him first thing in the morning.

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Don't be angry at the parents, to them 80 dollars for a bulb is probably expensive, give them time they will warm up to him.

I understand that times are challenging financially for alot of folks. Not all share our compassion for tortoises. Hope things work out.

 

[Laura]

If I recall, that poop pic looked like cactus, and it was brand new to him. However it was soon after that, that there was concern about how he was doing...
I really dont know what a vet would do at this point besides a fecal, that she isnt already doing... ???

 

[Marty333]

Chevy's health is declining faster. He is not using his front legs I called the vet just now and the doctor I requested is in with a patient. I emailed him and hope to get a response soon!

 

[Maggie Cummings]

I don't understand why you are wanting to talk to him on the phone, instead of just bringing Chevy in to see him...that is a very sick baby and he needs to be seen by a Vet. Have you showed your parents how bad he is?

 

[Marty333]

Yes. The secretary says I have to have an appointment in order to get care for the animal so I cant just walk in. My parents see how bad he is and are very sad to see what he is going through.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Did you at least make an apointment?

 

[Maggie Cummings]

They are sad, but aren't taking him to the vet? This is a living breathing being who needs care by a Doctor and I don't see you or your parents doing anything about him. He needs to be seen or he's going to die. It upsets me so much that you are just sitting on the computer instead of taking him to the vet

 

[Marty333]

I am trying my best! OK! I dont want him to die either! I cant drive If I could I would go there! My parents aren't willing to drive me! Im sitting on this computer waiting fro the vet to respond to my email! It upsets me so much because you are barely sympathetic!

 

[coreyc]

You should call them back tell them it is an emergency you need to be seen today you should not wait another day

 

[Marty333]

Just did they said they are closing in 15 minutes and I will have to wait til monday !

 

[Marty333]

Thats the thing I dont know why! My dad is preparing a huge meal for lunch because my sister is leaving tomorrow but i dont know if thats the reason.