Hi 
It's been awhile since I came by. Marley is now almost 6 months, and he just went to the vet for the first time about two days ago. Before I say anything, he is okay and healthy
I went to the vet because he had passed some very hard white balls while peeing. I was afraid that it may be bladder stones. I don't know what I would ahve done if Marley did have a build up of bladder stones inside of him, but I had to know if he did or not. He passed it down quite a lot, and I changed stuff to his diet and settings. The first few were the largest and they became smaller as time passed by. I was still concerned because it didn't stop, so I thought maybe there was a big one inside of him, and it's breaking down slowly. So this led to Marley's first visit to the vet
I went to Dr. Jenkins iN San Diego (the hospital is called "Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital". Marley is healthy as he sees him (I think he's healthy too!). He eats well, looks bright, eyes clear, and very active. He did tell us that Marley's shell was a bit soft and he was a little small for his age. He advised us on what to do, and as for bladder stones... Marley took xrays! HAHAH it was the cutest thing ever. And costly too. There was nothing inside of him (YAY!). If there was, he would have to cut his shell open to take the stone out. It would've been painful for mylittle one
He was adored by the staff there And was noted on how active and not shy he was. They had to tape him down while taking xrays because he wouldn't stop moving!
Anyways, so yes, that is the update on Marley. Just wanted to share my first time experience at a vet for Marley. THe doctor had some desert tortoises that hatched in October, and they were SO adorable! It was pretty neat. haha
- M&M.
It's been awhile since I came by. Marley is now almost 6 months, and he just went to the vet for the first time about two days ago. Before I say anything, he is okay and healthy
I went to the vet because he had passed some very hard white balls while peeing. I was afraid that it may be bladder stones. I don't know what I would ahve done if Marley did have a build up of bladder stones inside of him, but I had to know if he did or not. He passed it down quite a lot, and I changed stuff to his diet and settings. The first few were the largest and they became smaller as time passed by. I was still concerned because it didn't stop, so I thought maybe there was a big one inside of him, and it's breaking down slowly. So this led to Marley's first visit to the vet
I went to Dr. Jenkins iN San Diego (the hospital is called "Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital". Marley is healthy as he sees him (I think he's healthy too!
). He eats well, looks bright, eyes clear, and very active. He did tell us that Marley's shell was a bit soft and he was a little small for his age. He advised us on what to do, and as for bladder stones... Marley took xrays! HAHAH it was the cutest thing ever. And costly too. There was nothing inside of him (YAY!). If there was, he would have to cut his shell open to take the stone out. It would've been painful for mylittle one He was adored by the staff there
And was noted on how active and not shy he was. They had to tape him down while taking xrays because he wouldn't stop moving! Anyways, so yes, that is the update on Marley.
Just wanted to share my first time experience at a vet for Marley. THe doctor had some desert tortoises that hatched in October, and they were SO adorable! It was pretty neat. haha - M&M.
