PLEASE HELP: closed eyes, weak, not eating

Kathy Coles

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It's been said that tortoises are solar powered, and I believe there is something to that statement.
 

Katybug

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@lovebugaphid I just took my baby to the vet today for a calcium injection and she died within hours of getting it. I don't know if she was to weak to handle it but I just wanted to warn you....
I hope your baby makes it.
 

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Sometimes vets don't really know how much calcium to inject. They look at the instructions in a book, but it really doesn't apply to a baby tortoise.
 
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Maggie Cummings

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Jeez, that's bad news. I am sorry. Was this an exotics Vet. Did you tell him?
 

lovebugaphid

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I am sad to report that the little one did not make it. it has been about two weeks since we lost the little guy. we tried our best and unfortunately the little one did not pull through. I want to say thank you so much to everyone here on tortoiseforum for all your help :)
 

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Two little babies were lost, Echo the Leo did the same :( This is heartbreaking.
 
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