TVdinnermasterchef
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Hi all,
We recently received a Russian Tortoise from a family member who seems not to have taken care of the tortoise at all. Overfed (large amounts daily), no nail clipping, no natural substrate for wearing the nails/beak down, etc. Apparently for the last 7 years.
The nails are incredibly long, curved and sharp, to the point the tortoise is struggling to walk. Obviously they need cutting, and we've ordered the right tools and some slate to help afterwards.
However, the Quick has grown with the nails, to the point that cutting them WILL cause bleeding and potentially pain.
Is this worth doing once, to get the nails to an appropriate length it can walk properly, then using the slate to naturally wear them, or would the negative effects outweigh this benefit?
Also, what is the best way to stem the bleeding if this is the way we go? What are the best ways to mitigate infections?
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
We recently received a Russian Tortoise from a family member who seems not to have taken care of the tortoise at all. Overfed (large amounts daily), no nail clipping, no natural substrate for wearing the nails/beak down, etc. Apparently for the last 7 years.
The nails are incredibly long, curved and sharp, to the point the tortoise is struggling to walk. Obviously they need cutting, and we've ordered the right tools and some slate to help afterwards.
However, the Quick has grown with the nails, to the point that cutting them WILL cause bleeding and potentially pain.
Is this worth doing once, to get the nails to an appropriate length it can walk properly, then using the slate to naturally wear them, or would the negative effects outweigh this benefit?
Also, what is the best way to stem the bleeding if this is the way we go? What are the best ways to mitigate infections?
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
