COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Or maybe even a braai?

Ha ha. I didn't know you knew that word. Aaahh wait you said you have friends here in the SA. Yip a good excuse for a braai. Always good to have a braai with friends.

 

[CarolM]

These days most couples share the cost.

Snap

 

[Lyn W]

Maybe a video camera would be an idea. Then he wouldn't see you watching and you could maybe see if he drinks while you are not there.

I think he does as I notice the water levels have dropped.
But I soak him every day to make sure he's hydrated to be on the safe side and to check him over.

 

[Lyn W]

Ha ha. I didn't know you knew that word. Aaahh wait you said you have friends here in the SA. Yip a good excuse for a braai. Always good to have a braai with friends.

I went to a couple when I was there in Boxburg.

 

[Lyn W]

Maybe a video camera would be an idea. Then he wouldn't see you watching and you could maybe see if he drinks while you are not there.

Good idea, I could use my wildlife camera to spy on him.

 

[JoesMum]

Yes it is Linda I was hoping there would be some meds I could start him on sooner rather than later but it's all still up in the air. I'm hoping the scan will reveal the problem or at least rule out some things. My big fear now is that it is liver failure or a growth of some sort. More sleepless nights!!
Can you recommend anything I could add to his diet to raise his red blood count?

The iron rich foods are the dark green leaves. What he normally eats to be honest.

Don’t do the reptoboost for too long. It is very sugary and could do more harm than good in the longer term. It’s good for short term use.

Joe’s liver problems showed clearly in blood tests, so if they haven’t been picked up yet then I doubt there’s a problem there. Joe got liver issues when his excess testosterone led him to completely stop eating and drinking.

 

[CarolM]

Yes I know.
She was fully booked for Thursday so Friday was the earliest appt , and then only if the scanner isn't needed in another practice they share it with.
It has been noted that it is needed for my tort so I am hoping it isn't cancelled and I have to wait until week Thursday!

Shame man. I really feel for you. I couldn't imagine having to wait. Did Lola eat some more again today?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That’s because you know them already!

That makes perfect sense

 

[ZEROPILOT]

You might be getting your wish!!

Did you show this to your brother?

Yes.
But he had no comment.

 

[Lyn W]

The iron rich foods are the dark green leaves. What he normally eats to be honest.

Don’t do the reptoboost for too long. It is very sugary and could do more harm than good in the longer term. It’s good for short term use.

Joe’s liver problems showed clearly in blood tests, so if they haven’t been picked up yet then I doubt there’s a problem there. Joe got liver issues when his excess testosterone led him to completely stop eating and drinking.

Yup he only gets dark leaves even when we are on the shop bought winter stuff and now he's getting weeds, so maybe it is an infection.
Thanks LInda that's encouraging to hear about Joe's test - wonder if Lola has a similar problem? I have seen him flashing a few times lately but he hasn't actually tried to mate with anything.

The RB has finished as you have to use 1 scoop per 500mls in the soaks and because of Lola's size I was using quite a lot. I was going to buy more but won't now I'm using the critical care - which Lola seems to like and even tried to pick up a blob that fell on his slate.
He's only supposed to have 3tbs per day shared out between 6 servings but he's only had half of that today in 3 half tbs servings. It should do him some good.


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[Lyn W]

Shame man. I really feel for you. I couldn't imagine having to wait. Did Lola eat some more again today?

I know - I can't believe how long it takes. I wanted to see this or one of the other 'Origin' vets' because they are exotic animal specialists but don't have their own surgery - so I have to follow her around.

Yes he's eaten more dandies and plantains than yesterday and some romaine, which I wouldn't normally feed him too often but it's a good way of getting him to eat the critical care mix I spread on it and fluids. He basked for a little while today too but wouldn't graze on his grass and clover etc.

 

[CarolM]

Thanks Carol - the liver is still a worry though.

I thought there was a plant that could help with that. But it was something else. So sorry.

 

[CarolM]

When none of us could access the Tortoise Forum because of repairs /updates a while back the CDRers joined the Gecko Forum where Adam set up another 'room' so we could still chat

So. Definitely an alternate universe.[emoji6]

 

[Lyn W]

So. Definitely an alternate universe.[emoji6]

Yup.

 

[CarolM]

Ugh! No cow's stomach for me thank you very much

Lol.

 

[CarolM]

Wonder if it was taken after they inserted the endoscope
Sorry Dan

[emoji33] [emoji33] [emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

I went to a couple when I was there in Boxburg.

I don't eat much red meat anymore but when i did my favorite was always lamb chops.

 

[CarolM]

Good idea, I could use my wildlife camera to spy on him.

I spy on mine. It's fun. [emoji87]

 

[CarolM]

Yes.
But he had no comment.

Lol. That was nice of him. He could have rubbed it in. [emoji33] [emoji33]

 

[CarolM]

Yup he only gets dark leaves even when we are on the shop bought winter stuff and now he's getting weeds, so maybe it is an infection.
Thanks LInda that's encouraging to hear about Joe's test - wonder if Lola has a similar problem? I have seen him flashing a few times lately but he hasn't actually tried to mate with anything.

The RB has finished as you have to use 1 scoop per 500mls in the soaks and because of Lola's size I was using quite a lot. I was going to buy more but won't now I'm using the critical care - which Lola seems to like and even tried to pick up a blob that fell on his slate.
He's only supposed to have 3tbs per day shared out between 6 servings but he's only had half of that today in 3 half tbs servings. It should do him some good.


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That sounds good.