For perhaps around 5 years my family has had this this Russian Tortoise, my father buying me him as gift when I was younger.
He was improperly cared for, for years he hasn't had proper lighting, diet or heating.
I'm 14 now, and only recently starting looking into his care realizing how terribly my family was caring for him. I'm trying to stress this to my family, but they don't wish to be educated. They are however allowing me to take him into my care, and I have a large list of essentials I am going to buy for him. Including a proper UVB light.
Fortunately
- He seems to be very active
- He is alert and mobile
- Eats well, although has trouble opening his mouth due to beak over-growth
However I am concerned with
- His legs appear weak
- Beak over-growth
- Shell and skin are dry
- Any internal issues he may have
- Possible calcium deficiency
- Weak back legs
- Possible MBD
Somebody suggested buying him a liquid vitamin and calcium to add to his diet, once a week to help aid with health until I can find a possible vet. Will this help any?
He was improperly cared for, for years he hasn't had proper lighting, diet or heating.
I'm 14 now, and only recently starting looking into his care realizing how terribly my family was caring for him. I'm trying to stress this to my family, but they don't wish to be educated. They are however allowing me to take him into my care, and I have a large list of essentials I am going to buy for him. Including a proper UVB light.
Fortunately
- He seems to be very active
- He is alert and mobile
- Eats well, although has trouble opening his mouth due to beak over-growth
However I am concerned with
- His legs appear weak
- Beak over-growth
- Shell and skin are dry
- Any internal issues he may have
- Possible calcium deficiency
- Weak back legs
- Possible MBD
Somebody suggested buying him a liquid vitamin and calcium to add to his diet, once a week to help aid with health until I can find a possible vet. Will this help any?