Good morning everyone, I need help desperately. My radiata is about 30 years old. A few months back he stopped eating and became lethargic. He has been seen by multiple exotic vets and treated mainly with antibiotics, via injection and orally. A couple of weeks back, a feeding tube was put in, to give him nutrients. His albumin is very low. The feeding tube was replaced last week and a bigger one was inserted and feedings increased. He has been fed Emeraid IC. With the new feeding tube he regurgitates the food and meds via nose and mouth. He is now back in the vet's hospital. The vet is puzzled about his and consulted with Dr. Mader, a retired tortoise expert in the FL Keys, who recommended stopping all meds, except for a stomach stimulant as the tortoise has not defecated in a while. His neck and sides are now very swollen and he is not moving around. One vet diagnosed mycoplasma. Another vet did further nasal swab and found yeast infection, but that was normal due to the long term antibiotic administration. He was given Doxycycline, then added Cipro (after a three weeks cycle with broad spectrum injectable antibiotics. At this point I have been given very low hope. Dr. Mader suggested he may have massive organ failure. He has not defecated in a while. He tries to lift his back legs but nothing comes out. Xrays have not revealed any obstructions nor lung fluids. Anyone can share any experience and recommend reptile experts in Miami and South Florida that I could also consult? He is part of my family and I want to do whatever possible to save him, but also not prolong his misery if there is nothing that can be done.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
I am so so sorry to hear this devastating news. Putting him to sleep might be best, but that also is tough. Whatever you choose will be the best option for you.
