Hello everyone. I am looking for some advice. I have a Russian, male tortoise who we have had since he was about 1 or 2 years old. He is now about 10 years old. He has always been in perfect health and a happy boy. He is very fussy with eating and only will eat Romaine lettuce and kiwi fruit. Trust me we have tried to get him to eat new stuff but he just refuses. Rupert does not hibernate and usually gets a bit slower in the winter months. I am in Chicago so it does get very cold.
We noticed that the shell part under his beak is getting wider which is preventing him from being able to bring his head out. He can move to the side and his head can come out. We have an appointment at the Vet Tuesday for them to trim it.
I am more worried about his behaviour. For the past couple of days he is going to his bowl and standing there but is not eating anything. He has been under his log and does not come out to sun himself like he normally does. He seems very lethargic and not his normal feisty self.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
We noticed that the shell part under his beak is getting wider which is preventing him from being able to bring his head out. He can move to the side and his head can come out. We have an appointment at the Vet Tuesday for them to trim it.
I am more worried about his behaviour. For the past couple of days he is going to his bowl and standing there but is not eating anything. He has been under his log and does not come out to sun himself like he normally does. He seems very lethargic and not his normal feisty self.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks