Dixie at the vet (Beware: vet pics)

[turtletania]

Recent update.....well the vet said that they are fairly sure that the blockage is gone...BUT.... they also said that now there is ROTTEN FOOD (really smelly) coming out.....

He is worried that the rotten food may have become toxic and says "if it is toxic, it could kill her"..... he is treating her with antibiotics and says we "can hope for the best, because these guys are usually very resilient".

I am just so upset right now - it sounds good, but also sounds bad. I am just so worried about her.

oh...and she still isn't eating.

 

[lisalove]

She's gone through a traumatic experience, I wouldn't worry about the lack of eating just yet.
Once she starts feeling better, she'll be back to her normal ways.

 

[BowandWalter]

Recent update.....well the vet said that they are fairly sure that the blockage is gone...BUT.... they also said that now there is ROTTEN FOOD (really smelly) coming out.....

He is worried that the rotten food may have become toxic and says "if it is toxic, it could kill her"..... he is treating her with antibiotics and says we "can hope for the best, because these guys are usually very resilient".

I am just so upset right now - it sounds good, but also sounds bad. I am just so worried about her.

oh...and she still isn't eating.

He sounds like a really awesome Vet, and like she's in good capable hands. I hope it ends up being okay

 

[turtletania]

RE: Dixie at the vet (Bewavet pics)

So they are thinking cuttlebone started this? Huh. Just glad she seems to be headed towards recovery.

Yes he thinking one small piece got lodged and the rest just piled up behind it slowly compacting.

He said that cuttle bone is great for tortoises....BUT should be given only while the owner/carer is holding the other end and turn it sort of into a game. That way the beak gets what it needs by 'us' adjusting the bone to the direction needed; the shell gets the strength it needs but the tort is safe from blockage or dehydration.

So I will be only doing that from now on. I know she will "play" because she LOVES it....

 

[turtletania]

Just heard from the vet.....Dixie didn't make it.

 

[remitort071312]

Just heard from the vet.....Dixie didn't make it.

Awww I'm so very sorry

 

[l0velesly]

RE: Dixie at the vet (Bewavet pics)

Just heard from the vet.....Dixie didn't make it.

How upsetting I thought most of these procedures end up well...

 

[DrewsLife727]

I'm sry for the loss

 

[mattgrizzlybear]

So sorry for your loss. This must be really hard. I really thought she would be fine. R.I.P

 

[shellysmom]

RE: Dixie at the vet (Bewavet pics)

Just heard from the vet.....Dixie didn't make it.

 

[Laurie]

So sorry

 

[wellington]

I am so sorry. Really thought she was going to pull through. Again, really sad for you

 

[LuckysGirl007]

I am so sorry!

 

[jpmcclure]

Oh no!! That just breaks my heart. I'm so sorry this has happened. I feel so horrible for you. I really thought she was going to do well. I really did. I'll be praying for you to find comfort soon. You did everything right and you cared for her immensely. I wish things had turned out different for you two.

 

[schmodygirl]

I am so sorry to hear this. You did everything you could.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

RE: Dixie at the vet (Bewavet pics)

Very good to hear...that's just awesome

 

[bingbongbibidybobbo]

Sorry for your loss RIP Dixie

 

[tessacat1795]

I'm sorry for your loss. :-(

 

[lovelyrosepetal]

I am so very sorry for your unexpected loss. You are a great tortoise mom and I hope that you find comfort in this time of sadness.

 

[lisalove]

Nooooo-I'm so sad for you