HELP SULCATA IS HURT!

tortdad

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Explain to your dad how much a trip to the emergency vet is and tell him to take you there or help you fix it
 

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You probably also need to know that $300 - $500 (if not more) is what the vet bill will be.
 

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If he is starting to pull his leg out that is good, soak him some more and let him relax and hopefully he will bring his leg all the way out. I have a feeling that you would spend about three minutes at the vets office. So hopefully you can get this out yourself and save some money and frustration.
 

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If he is starting to pull his leg out that is good, soak him some more and let him relax and hopefully he will bring his leg all the way out. I have a feeling that you would spend about three minutes at the vets office. So hopefully you can get this out yourself and save some money and frustration.
i can already get the leg out now but the rock is still half way inside of him and wont move.
 

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Soak him some more now that it's out. You're going to want to flush that area out with water, let it dry, then add some ointment took it. Do you have a turkey baster or eye dropper to flush that area out? Keep him out of the dirt for a bit so it can heal too
 

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So glad she's OK now, I have been holding my breath reading all this and could feel your panic! I'm not a tortoise expert but I am a first aider (for humans but basic principal should be the same) so make sure you do as the others have said warm soaks or flushing of the area and keep her out of the dirt for a while to avoid infection. Well done to you too for getting there in the end.
 

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