COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

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

No I don't eat a lot either I do like a nice steak occasionally- but only if its cremated - couldn't eat it if it was pink or bloody.
I don't really eat much meat at all unless I go out for a meal or can fit it in my George Foreman Grill.

 

[CarolM]

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.

The dandelions and plantains are both very good so that is good.

 

[Lyn W]

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

Thanks anyway.

 

[CarolM]

This is the plant I was thinking about. The one in the middle. Good for respiratory infections.

 

[Lyn W]

The dandelions and plantains are both very good so that is good.

I'm always relieved to see the weeds come back in the spring.
It was a long winter here this year!

 

[CarolM]

I wonder if there is a plant that helps with gut parasites naturally.

 

[Lyn W]

This is the plant I was thinking about. The one in the middle. Good for respiratory infections. View attachment 238616

Not seen that before, I'll look out for it.
Thanks Carol.

 

[Lyn W]

I wonder if there is a plant that helps with gut parasites naturally.

I'm sure I've read somewhere on the forum that pumpkin and squash are good for that but do a search to check.

 

[CarolM]

I'm always relieved to see the weeds come back in the spring.
It was a long winter here this year!

Our weeds grow nicely in winter as that is when we get our rains. Problem is that the torts slow down on the eating as it is cold. So no help there.

 

[CarolM]

Not seen that before, I'll look out for it.
Thanks Carol.

I struggle with identifying weeds. As they all look so similiar and i am terrified that I feed something thinking it is one thing and in actual fact it is something else. And nursery's don't sell weed seeds. [emoji22] [emoji22]

 

[CarolM]

I'm sure I've read somewhere on the forum that pumpkin and squash are good for that but do a search to check.

Good to know. Will research it.

 

[Momof4]

Hospital for test. I'm in the waiting room now.

Good luck Dan.

 

[Lyn W]

I struggle with identifying weeds. As they all look so similiar and i am terrified that I feed something thinking it is one thing and in actual fact it is something else. And nursery's don't sell weed seeds. [emoji22] [emoji22]

I only pick the ones I am 100% sure of.
Have you seen www.thetortoisetable.org.uk
(it may have the in front of it) I like that because of all the pics.
It does have the but the link doesn't work from here so google it

 

[Lyn W]

Good luck Dan.

How are you feeling Kathy?

 

[CarolM]

Good to know. Will research it.

You were right. Lol.

 

[Momof4]

The pharmacy is out of the antibiotic I was prescribed. Hopefully they’ll get it in soon. Ibprofin is my best friend right now. All the other meds are in but I’ll wait.

 

[CarolM]

I only pick the ones I am 100% sure of.
Have you seen www.thetortoisetable.org.uk (it may have the in front of it) I like that because of all the pics.

I do and i have. I still struggle though even with the pictures. Lol.

 

[Bambam1989]

I wonder if there is a plant that helps with gut parasites naturally.

I've heard pumpkin seeds can.

 

[Momof4]

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?

Sending healing vibes your way.
It’s so hard when our pets get sick.

 

[CarolM]

The pharmacy is out of the antibiotic I was prescribed. Hopefully they’ll get it in soon. Ibprofin is my best friend right now. All the other meds are in but I’ll wait.

Could you not get a generic? The generic is supposed to be exactly the same thing just cheaper.