Yes we are open for discussion, and hopefully it will be in English.That's not what I said. If you want to discuss husbandry practices - open a new thread. We are open for discussion.
Yes we are open for discussion, and hopefully it will be in English.That's not what I said. If you want to discuss husbandry practices - open a new thread. We are open for discussion.
Hello!Hey
So my vet prescribed baytril injections for a week. As with any other medication this one too seems to be controversial. So im really confused now. I will talk to the vet later today once more and discuss the blood results but i am trying to get an appointment with another one... Just to confirm the treatment accuracy. I will keep you posted
HeyHello!
Why did he prescribe antibiotics? Baytril had adverse side effects and without tests for specific infection should not be used in the first place. Fortaz is a safer alternative for treating unknown bacterial infections (when vet doesn't want to do expensive tests but suspect there is one).
Okay, please keep us updated!Hey
One liver value is high and one low. This is the reason. She is supposed to call me later today ans explain it. Im going to the third and the last vet on wednesday. I will be anyway out of options.
@lucckaa Please, could you translate your posts in English, please? Most users on the forum are English-speaking.Nie napisałeś czym karmisz swojego żółwia, żeby ludzie mogli doradzić. Warzywa, a tym bardziej jarmuż, na pewno nie powinny być spożywane. Żółw ma za małe terrarium, wpływasz na jego wynik krwi. W przypadku złego wyniku krwi lub wątroby zaleca się spokój, odpowiednią dietę, kąpiele i przebywanie na zewnątrz 24/7 w bezpiecznym miejscu. Miałeś złe podłoże dla swojego żółwia, czy wymieniłeś podłoże na glinę i ziemię ogrodową?
Is there a way you are translating on here or do you speak polish? I’d be curious what they’re saying🙂@lucckaa Please, could you translate your posts in English, please? Most users on the forum are English-speaking.
What is wrong about kale (when it's fed in moderation)?
OP is busy upgrading the enclosure - watch this thread for updates.
And I still ask you to make a post in Introductions sections and tell more about yourself and your tortoises. Your advice differs from forum's guides and I see this as a learning opportunity, not a reason for debates.
Google Translate to the rescueIs there a way you are translating on here or do you speak polish? I’d be curious what they’re saying🙂
lol fair enough, I can’t be bothered to keep copying and pasting😂but if it’s easier for this person in their own threads, I’m happy doing so😊Google Translate to the rescue)
Google translate has a "translate whole page" feature. Hit it once and everything is translated.lol fair enough, I can’t be bothered to keep copying and pasting😂but if it’s easier for this person in their own threads, I’m happy doing so😊
Thank you for the update! I hope Franklin continues to improve for you, definitely keep us in the loop❤️ a photo of the fluid build up you’re on about would be good if you canHello Everyone !
So, the temporary terrarium was finished this week and Frankling moved in. It is temporary but still million times better than what he had before. I will be reading again your comments about the lamp and food I should use so that I can improve it even more.
Vet:
I went to the third vet and he actually has a clue. I could see it from how he handles Franklin and what he already knows. He said:
1. No vitamin A injections
2. No Baytril injections
3. He rarely does blood check because of trauma caused by it (Franklin had it done anyway but exactly because of this trauma the results make no sense)
What we are doing now:
1. Twice a day a bath in CCF formula
2. He is fed by the vet 1-2 / week (food: critical care)
How Franklin is doing:
He is still hiding, has swollen eyelids and doesnt want to eat by himself. When in water, he is active and wants to escapebut he IS active and thats good. His eyes (or rather eyelids) are still light sensitive especially after the bath (something I noticed yesterday). There is a bit of water accumulated under his skin (between the head and the legs) and this is sth I need to observe. The vet said it could be that he simply needs to relieve himself or could be the kidneys. IF it stays as it is now, we are going to the vet on Thursday and he might get a medication that is supposed to help the kidneys and kind of 'release' too much water from his body. Otherwise he said it takes time for tortoises to get better after living in shitty conditions for years. So, we will see.
Have a wonderful evening
Is water highly chlorinated or conditioned in your area? You may switch to filtered or bottled drinking water for bathing for a week and check if there is an improvement.It is sth one can feel more rather than see it. I also noticed that water irritates his eyes. The temperature is around 28 degrees as recommended by the vet
Thank you very muchThis is my adult male. He has a overgrown beak in this photo, but as far as I know his eyes are healthy here:
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