First vet visit

[KarenSoCal]

Chug went to the vet today for a wellness check.
I'm quite sure he has never been to one before, so I just thought it was a good thing to do.
I was mostly interested in an x-ray to make sure he was not developing bladder stones, or has a gut filled with rocks and gravel.
He has been acting very healthy, eating good, looks good....because...he got a clean bill of health! Yeah!
A tiny bit of grit and a couple small pebbles, which he will probably pass when he empties his gut. No bladder stones, lungs good, and good strong bones, weight 2086 gms.
Chug was cooperative when he pooped on the exam table, so that's being sent off to check for parasites and giardia.
He also received praise for being a good boy, easy to handle and examine, and not causing anyone to fear for their fingers!
His x-rays...this is with him on his back.
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This he's right side up.
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This is straight from the front.
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[EllieMay]

Chug went to the vet today for a wellness check.
I'm quite sure he has never been to one before, so I just thought it was a good thing to do.
I was mostly interested in an x-ray to make sure he was not developing bladder stones, or has a gut filled with rocks and gravel.
He has been acting very healthy, eating good, looks good....because...he got a clean bill of health! Yeah!
A tiny bit of grit and a couple small pebbles, which he will probably pass when he empties his gut. No bladder stones, lungs good, and good strong bones, weight 2086 gms.
Chug was cooperative when he pooped on the exam table, so that's being sent off to check for parasites and giardia.
He also received praise for being a good boy, easy to handle and examine, and not causing anyone to fear for their fingers!
His x-rays...this is with him on his back.
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This he's right side up.
View attachment 252580

This is straight from the front.
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It won’t let me open the attachments but I’m sure glad all went well..

 

[KarenSoCal]

It won’t let me open the attachments but I’m sure glad all went well..

Going to try to post pix again.

 

[vladimir]

Hooray! Thanks for the X-ray pictures, they're quite interesting. Glad Chug is doing well

 

[Yvonne G]

Hooray! Thanks for the X-ray pictures, they're quite interesting. Glad Chug is doing well

You're able to open the attachments? I get an error telling me I'm not allowed.

 

[vladimir]

Strange - I swear they worked for me yesterday. Not sure what changed.

EDIT: It works on the Android app.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Ok, going to try the pix again.
I've never had problems before, but will break them into 3 posts.
This is on his back

 

[KarenSoCal]

This one he's right side up.

 

[KarenSoCal]

This is straight from the front

 

[KarenSoCal]

You're able to open the attachments? I get an error telling me I'm not allowed.

That's kind of funny...YOU not allowed...you can do anything on this forum! [emoji23]

 

[KarenSoCal]

Strange - I swear they worked for me yesterday. Not sure what changed.

EDIT: It works on the Android app.

Is it working on non-Android now since I reposted?

 

[vladimir]

Is it working on non-Android now since I reposted?

Yep, working now on Chrome on a desktop

 

[EllieMay]

Worked for me too.. cool pics

 

[TammyJ]

Always good to get the "inside" story! Well done.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Well, the vet just called me. Chug has a few pinworms. Vet says this is normal and de-worming is not needed. Having learned this on tfo, I happily agreed.

What I did not realize was that after he reviews them, the x-rays are sent to a tortoise radiology expert. Via the vet office, the radiologist wanted to know how Chug lives, his husbandry, and what he eats.
Now, of course, I'm worried, and must wait til Tues for vet to call with detailed radiology report.

Anybody on here good at reading x-rays, despite less than perfect cell phone pics?

@Yvonne G
@Tom
@Markw84
Anyone else?

 

[no one]

Maybe because of the grit and the small pepples? I would be worried too.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Maybe because of the grit and the small pepples? I would be worried too.

I also wondered if urates can be seen even if not hardened into a stone. He's been passing quite a lot lately, so I have stepped up his soaking. Guess I need to investigate what food I'm giving that is contributing to that.

 

[KarenSoCal]

I just talked to the vet. Chug's x-rays are fine! Yeah! His diet is good, his care is good, he has no issues that can be seen on x-ray.
Vet said the radiologist occasionally requests details on husbandry, living conditions, and diet for general informational purposes. Nothing to be concerned about.
I'm so happy for my handsome young man!

 

[vladimir]

Hooray! Way to go Chug [emoji217]

 

[For Love of Everything Shell]

I just talked to the vet. Chug's x-rays are fine! Yeah! His diet is good, his care is good, he has no issues that can be seen on x-ray.
Vet said the radiologist occasionally requests details on husbandry, living conditions, and diet for general informational purposes. Nothing to be concerned about.
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That face! [emoji7] He looks like he knows you saw "inside of him" and he can't hide his secrets anymore!!!!