Hi there. Just noticed my tortoise not walking on his right foot correctly. We have a vet appointment for Wednesday but I can’t seem to find the injury. Any thoughts?
I don't see any serious wear so concrete is ruled out.I didn’t see any noticeable spike or splinter. Possible crack but it’s hard to see. He does walk on concrete but would it affect only one foot?
He doesn’t mind me touching his leg or pressing on it at all but definitely reacts when I try to flex his foot forward. I recently had a newborn so I can’t say if I noticed he’s walked less recently but seems to be eating fine.
Leg doesn’t look swollen. I didn’t feel any fluid pockets or blisters but hard to see. A tick may be possible. I wasn’t aware ticks could stick to tortoises. No contact with other tortoises.
I would also try to keep the site clean. Try to do daily soaks with luke warm water or even try to just dip the injured foot in a bowl full of water. I don't have experience of bigger tortoises so I don't know how hard that might be but keeping the site clean is really important before your vet appointment, no matter the method you find best!Hello!
If it's not very deep, you can apply Betadine to the injured site. But I would ask @Yvonne G or @TechnoCheese for a better advice.