Littleredfootbigredheart
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I’ve never had to use it personally so I’ll see what the others think it terms of how much to add, but I can see it being another way to give him a little boost
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He has been maybe 5% more active since before taken to the vet . My boy is a warrior …..though I under stand where his heath is and am ready for anything . This will not stop me I will continue to love and raise tortoises . But use the knowledge I’ve learned to prevent breeders to cause unfair uphill battles for their lives . Thank you everyone for everything . @Littleredfootbigredheart @Tom @wellington
Littleredfootbigredheart
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Baby steps are good in the right direction, even if his chances are slim at this point, it doesn’t mean they’re zero, I really hope yours can defy the odds
You clearly have what it takes to be a wonderful tortoise keeper, so it makes me so happy to read this won’t put you off in the future, at least you’ll know what to look out for with bad breeders/stores.
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Carrot Baby food soak @wellington @Tom @Littleredfootbigredheart @Alex and the Redfoot @Yvonne G @Maggie3fan @zolasmum will try clear unflavored pedialyte later
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What about “Pedialite” (unflavored.?
That has electrolytes in it.
Good luck and KEEP TRYING EVERYTHING!!!!
You are doing a fantastic job!!!
My prayers AMD good vibes are with you!!
That has electrolytes in it.
Good luck and KEEP TRYING EVERYTHING!!!!
You are doing a fantastic job!!!
My prayers AMD good vibes are with you!!
JDDV97
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Yes just did a 50/50 unflavored soak . Thank youWhat about “Pedialite” (unflavored.?
That has electrolytes in it.
Good luck and KEEP TRYING EVERYTHING!!!!
You are doing a fantastic job!!!
My prayers AMD good vibes are with you!!
Yes just did a 50/50 unflavored soak . Thank you
Did it help?
Is he/she being a little more active??
JDDV97
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He only active really during soaks now. Praying for the best . But he does still open his eyes and move around during a soak . I’m doing baby food and petalyte soaks
Littleredfootbigredheart
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You could even try putting a little food in front of his face during the soak if that’s when his eyes are open and he’s more active, he might not go for it but worth a shot, hopefully either way he’s absorbing some needed nutrients
Yes, unflavored is best and you can do it along with the carrot soak or separate
It is a shame that you’re having this experience but it’s great to see how you’re doing everything you can to help this little fella out. He is lucky to have you fighting for him!
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I did he kinda smelled the cut up cactus . Hay and hibiscus leaves and mused mazuri pellets.
gave him baby food and pedialyte bath . I have decided not To give him the remaining fortaz and calcium shots that the vet gave me . I will see anothernone This Friday for 2nd opinions . everyone seems to agree the shots will be too much for his little body . .
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gave him baby food and pedialyte bath . I have decided not To give him the remaining fortaz and calcium shots that the vet gave me . I will see anothernone This Friday for 2nd opinions . everyone seems to agree the shots will be too much for his little body . .
JDDV97
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He was pretty active during his 1 hour sunlight session today moving his head a lot . And looking around but no movement or eating yet .
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Littleredfootbigredheart
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No matter the outcome here, you’re doing a wonderful job
that little baby is lucky to have you! I’m really rooting for him!i'm putting my bet on yes............. would you share the name of the vet clinic and vet???
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In my experience, if you soak in carrot baby food/water daily, faithfully, the eyes open after the third day.
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Thank you to everyone my boy is at rest now . @Littleredfootbigredheart @Yvonne G @Tom @wellington @cooky_luvs @mark1
I hate to ask this but I don’t know what do now. I buried my dog a 15 years last year and honestly regret not cremating him instead I know some people keep the shelves of the tortoise after they pass. I think I might bury him next to my old dog in the backyard. But still not sure . Because what if if I move houses one day . I honestly never want to move because I buried my dog in the backyard there . Some people say you should send it in for lab work so you can see how he passed, but I’m not the type of person to really do that. I know some people taxidermy and keep the shells. But I don’t know. If you don’t mind me asking when you lose a tortoise what do you do?
I hate to ask this but I don’t know what do now. I buried my dog a 15 years last year and honestly regret not cremating him instead I know some people keep the shelves of the tortoise after they pass. I think I might bury him next to my old dog in the backyard. But still not sure . Because what if if I move houses one day . I honestly never want to move because I buried my dog in the backyard there . Some people say you should send it in for lab work so you can see how he passed, but I’m not the type of person to really do that. I know some people taxidermy and keep the shells. But I don’t know. If you don’t mind me asking when you lose a tortoise what do you do?
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