COLD DARK ROOM

Yvonne G

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I re-did my little yellowfoot tortoise's enclosure this a.m. The old plastic cover was getting hard to keep the whole thing covered up and my house is pretty cold most of the time. So I put foil over the back and taped it in place, then plastic in front so I can lift it to feed, water and tend to the baby. I have a thermometer laying on the floor in there to see if it's getting warm enough.

Covered enclosure 1.jpg Covered enclosure 2.jpg

Oops! Thermometer says 90F. Looks like I need to figure out how to cool it down just a bit.
 

Kristoff

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Thanks so much, Carol! :):<3:
Jacques has been back in the specialty hospital for not quite 2 weeks, now. She's getting the same antibiotic injections daily but now also getting another antibiotic (amikacin?) through nebulizer treatments daily. They describe her as "bright, alert and active." The vet says her prognosis is "good" and her chances for full recovery "are in the 90%" So far, so good! They'll do another blood test Friday to check her white blood cell courts and will make further decisions from there. (Good thing money grows on trees!!!!! :D)
It's just hard for me to be on here now for a variety of reasons.
But I love you all and am very grateful that you're here!!!!
Hugs to all!!!!:):<3::<3::<3::<3::<3:

Ah, thank you for the update, Bea! You, Rosie, Jacques and Monty are always in my thoughts. :<3: Just do come back when you’re ready.
 

CarolM

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Thanks so much, Carol! :):<3:
Jacques has been back in the specialty hospital for not quite 2 weeks, now. She's getting the same antibiotic injections daily but now also getting another antibiotic (amikacin?) through nebulizer treatments daily. They describe her as "bright, alert and active." The vet says her prognosis is "good" and her chances for full recovery "are in the 90%" So far, so good! They'll do another blood test Friday to check her white blood cell courts and will make further decisions from there. (Good thing money grows on trees!!!!! :D)
It's just hard for me to be on here now for a variety of reasons.
But I love you all and am very grateful that you're here!!!!
Hugs to all!!!!:):<3::<3::<3::<3::<3:
That is good news about Jacques. I wish I could send you a money tree. We understand about you not being on here. But please just pop in every now and then to let us know how you are doing. We worry. [emoji8] [emoji8] [emoji8] Thinking of you and Jacques. Please take good care of yourself.
 

CarolM

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I re-did my little yellowfoot tortoise's enclosure this a.m. The old plastic cover was getting hard to keep the whole thing covered up and my house is pretty cold most of the time. So I put foil over the back and taped it in place, then plastic in front so I can lift it to feed, water and tend to the baby. I have a thermometer laying on the floor in there to see if it's getting warm enough.

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Oops! Thermometer says 90F. Looks like I need to figure out how to cool it down just a bit.
Lift the light slightly higher
 

CarolM

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Had my meeting today and she said there is a fan test that can help get the right meds for me.
That sounds like a really good start and if you stop eating fast food and eat healthy food you should feel better. Also getting enough sleep is so so important as well. You will be amazed at the difference you feel. .
 
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