Hi there !
We have a much loved mature mediterranean spurred Tortoise, probably around 50 yrs old.
He has enjoyed very good health. Has a good environment, lots of access to weeds, dandelion plants etc and has survived for decades in the care of the family. But he is worrying us a bit at the moment..
Whats wrong?
He's relatively lively, not that lethargic, still able to charge around a large garden. Wriggles a bit when you pick him up, moves his legs around a lot.
He is passing faeces and has peed as well just today.
But he is not eating. Shows no interest in food at all.
But here's the thing: he seems to be dribbling water everywhere and he sounds a bit wheezy. As if his body is full of water! Water drips from him.
Never experienced this before. He is not lethargic and I don't think the water is mucus, so I'm not sure if its a respiratory problem or pneumonia.
Any ideas? We'd hate anything to happen to him and wondered if anyone can help.
Thank You !
We have a much loved mature mediterranean spurred Tortoise, probably around 50 yrs old.
He has enjoyed very good health. Has a good environment, lots of access to weeds, dandelion plants etc and has survived for decades in the care of the family. But he is worrying us a bit at the moment..
Whats wrong?
He's relatively lively, not that lethargic, still able to charge around a large garden. Wriggles a bit when you pick him up, moves his legs around a lot.
He is passing faeces and has peed as well just today.
But he is not eating. Shows no interest in food at all.
But here's the thing: he seems to be dribbling water everywhere and he sounds a bit wheezy. As if his body is full of water! Water drips from him.
Never experienced this before. He is not lethargic and I don't think the water is mucus, so I'm not sure if its a respiratory problem or pneumonia.
Any ideas? We'd hate anything to happen to him and wondered if anyone can help.
Thank You !