Cathy Norbury
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Hi have tried to cover every angle of the tortoise. I am told she is 5 year old horsfield that when younger had been attacked by a cat, which caused a lot of shell damage leading to subsequent shell deforming in shape. I am taking her to the vets on Tuesday, and am and will continue to quarantine for 6 months.
I have been lots of research since I picked her up yesterday, from what I have read and seen this tortoise appears to have severe pyramiding due to previous poor diet and husbandry. I have only been putting a mixture of weeds in her enclosure which she has yet to take notice off, but early days and know she may need time to settle. I would say she is a lot older than five years, her shell is more round than enlongated so hard to get an exact age by her shell. I bathed her yesterday, and today, her urates are gritty should I up this to twice a day until urates become more paste like. i have not discussed the concerns with the lady whom I have fostered from as she appeared to have very different ideas on tortoise care, and feeding tomatoes, strawberries, dried Guinea pig treat mix of hay dandelions and not sure what else and lettuce. I would like to ensure that the care I provide will hopefully cease the pyramiding and become less noticeable which I have read in detail of how to do. Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated thank you xxx
I have been lots of research since I picked her up yesterday, from what I have read and seen this tortoise appears to have severe pyramiding due to previous poor diet and husbandry. I have only been putting a mixture of weeds in her enclosure which she has yet to take notice off, but early days and know she may need time to settle. I would say she is a lot older than five years, her shell is more round than enlongated so hard to get an exact age by her shell. I bathed her yesterday, and today, her urates are gritty should I up this to twice a day until urates become more paste like. i have not discussed the concerns with the lady whom I have fostered from as she appeared to have very different ideas on tortoise care, and feeding tomatoes, strawberries, dried Guinea pig treat mix of hay dandelions and not sure what else and lettuce. I would like to ensure that the care I provide will hopefully cease the pyramiding and become less noticeable which I have read in detail of how to do. Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated thank you xxx
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