Kardia22
New Member
Hey Everyone,
Just wondering if anyone had some insight on how RI and antibiotics affect a Greek Tortoise. My little one is about 4 (we think) and has a RI. I took her to the vet and got her checked up and got 10 days of antibiotics. I have been soaking her every morning and feeding her as normal. She is 6 days into the 10 treatment. The first 3 days she seemed to act pretty normal. However the past 3 days she has not pooped in her bath or in her enclosure. She is eating but not much at all. I also notice she has been sleeping on her cool side more often. Just wondering if anyone has notice some of these things while treat your little ones for an RI. I know their metabolism is slower but she was an everyday pooper.
Do the antibiotics make them constipated?
Also does it make them warmer? or not hungry?
I've been keeping her enclosure a little warmer just but 5-6 degrees because I assume it would help her fight the infection. If anyone has a little more insight to the normal behaviors of a tortoise fighting an RI please let me know! Thank you
Just wondering if anyone had some insight on how RI and antibiotics affect a Greek Tortoise. My little one is about 4 (we think) and has a RI. I took her to the vet and got her checked up and got 10 days of antibiotics. I have been soaking her every morning and feeding her as normal. She is 6 days into the 10 treatment. The first 3 days she seemed to act pretty normal. However the past 3 days she has not pooped in her bath or in her enclosure. She is eating but not much at all. I also notice she has been sleeping on her cool side more often. Just wondering if anyone has notice some of these things while treat your little ones for an RI. I know their metabolism is slower but she was an everyday pooper.
Do the antibiotics make them constipated?
Also does it make them warmer? or not hungry?
I've been keeping her enclosure a little warmer just but 5-6 degrees because I assume it would help her fight the infection. If anyone has a little more insight to the normal behaviors of a tortoise fighting an RI please let me know! Thank you