I have a two year old leopard tortoise named Jumoke. (penis prolapse)

[Obbie]

I am wondering if that is only a penile prolapse ? There seems to be a lot of tissue and swelling. I hope you get help soon

 

[Jumoke's Mom]

Sure hoping all goes well. Keep us posted.

I am wondering if that is only a penile prolapse ? There seems to be a lot of tissue and swelling. I hope you get help soon.

The vet says that it looks like more than just his penis is prolapsed. She says it looks like some of his tissue is damaged and is afraid that if she puts everything in side he might become septic. She is going to call in a few hours.

 

[Yvonne G]

Using a pad is a great idea. Just wondering though, the sugar paste won't stay wet with a dry pad. In fact the pads are made to draw moisture away from the surface. So how often should the paste be changed so the prolapse never dries out?

The panty liners are pretty thin and don't hold much liquid. They work fine for this purpose.

 

[Yvonne G]

The vet says that it looks like more than just his penis is prolapsed. She says it looks like some of his tissue is damaged and is afraid that if she puts everything in side he might become septic. She is going to call in a few hours.

Oh my. Here's hoping it works out ok. But keep in mind, even if the vet is able to safely get everything back inside, you still have to address why the tortoise was straining and pushing so hard to have all that come out in the first place. . . parasites, constipation, rocks, kidney/bladder stones, etc. And you'll have to fix that problem or it will keep happening.

 

[Jumoke's Mom]

Oh my. Here's hoping it works out ok. But keep in mind, even if the vet is able to safely get everything back inside, you still have to address why the tortoise was straining and pushing so hard to have all that come out in the first place. . . parasites, constipation, rocks, kidney/bladder stones, etc. And you'll have to fix that problem or it will keep happening.

The vet said it was due to bladder stones. She actually said she was not able to remove the stones and her fear was that even if she put everything back how it should be he would become septic due to the damaged skin and the intestinal prolapse. She said that he would also prolapse again with him trying to pass the stones and she didn't want him to continue to suffer. He hasn't eaten anything since Friday. We had to make a very difficult decision.

 

[ZenHerper]

So sorry for your loss.

((hugs))

 

[Jumoke's Mom]

So sorry for your loss.

((hugs))

Sad day. It's so emotional and intense how you can love a tortoise so very much.

 

[wellington]

Oh man, I am so very sorry.

 

[Jumoke's Mom]

Oh man, I am so very sorry.

Thank you for your condolences. He was so precious to us.

 

[Mrs.Jennifer]

The vet said it was due to bladder stones. She actually said she was not able to remove the stones and her fear was that even if she put everything back how it should be he would become septic due to the damaged skin and the intestinal prolapse. She said that he would also prolapse again with him trying to pass the stones and she didn't want him to continue to suffer. He hasn't eaten anything since Friday. We had to make a very difficult decision.

I am so very sorry for this tragic turn of events. Please know that I am holding you close to my heart.

 

[Yvonne G]

Oh. . . that's just so sad. Please know that this was a good decision. He's no longer suffering. I'm so sorry this happened, but thank you so much for sharing this with us. We all learn from others' experiences.

 

[Maro2Bear]

So sorry to hear this tragic outcome. I’m sure a very hard decision to make. ?

 

[Cathie G]

I'm so sorry you lost your little one. It is an exceptional love that a person developes for a tortoise...hugs and prayers for you and your family ?

 

[Jumoke's Mom]

Thank you all for your kind words. He is greatly missed. Just not the same around here. And he will never be forgotten.