First visit to the vet

[ETTB1314]

So I just came back from the vet, because Sky is swimming lopsided and Ocean is shedding skin excessively. Sky was given 3 xrays (top, middle and bottom) and is confirmed he has pneumonia. The vet has given him a shot of Baytril and I learned how to give it to Ocean at the clinic, because I was required to do it for the next week, once a day. It was pretty scary for me to be giving them the shots for the next week, but they were really brave turtles, considering how small they are. The vet was really kind and patient and he reassured me that he liked that they are very active and he is sure that they will recover from this in no time.

I will give them the shots for the next week and will be waiting for improvements!

 

[ETTB1314]

Of course I haven't forgotten, pictures! The two shows how bad Sky's lopsided swimming is, almost 45 degrees. And the last is of them having a nice warm soak after their visit to the vet.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Boy. that's rough. Good luck.

 

[Moozillion]

So I just came back from the vet, because Sky is swimming lopsided and Ocean is shedding skin excessively. Sky was given 3 xrays (top, middle and bottom) and is confirmed he has pneumonia. The vet has given him a shot of Baytril and I learned how to give it to Ocean at the clinic, because I was required to do it for the next week, once a day. It was pretty scary for me to be giving them the shots for the next week, but they were really brave turtles, considering how small they are. The vet was really kind and patient and he reassured me that he liked that they are very active and he is sure that they will recover from this in no time.

I will give them the shots for the next week and will be waiting for improvements!

GOOD LUCK!!!!
You are a GREAT turtle parent!!!

 

[ETTB1314]

Update: after one week of Baytril shots for the both of them, they have tremendously improved! I was really glad that they're still as active as usual. Sky's pneumonia and lopsided swimming has been so much better. He doesn't tilt as much and not as often anymore. As for Ocean, she is shedding a lot less now, and she eats like a monster! Here is a quick pic of them

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's nice to hear a vet story where the vet actually helped the tortoise. Er, turtle.

 

[ETTB1314]

I actually went online and found this clinic for animals in my country. They treat I think all types of animals that can be kept as pets here. I was really surprised they had a lot of staff, and doctors and nurses. Well, the vet kind, I mean. Hahaha and they were really keen to help them get better I was really glad I went to this place rather than the ones closer to my area.