NadineBruce
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Aloha! Looking for some insight!
We have had Bruce for 2 years next month. Hes anywhere between 7 and 12 yrs old, we arent really sure how old he is. The first year we had him he gained 18 pounds and went from 18 lb to 36 lbs and 8" around his middle. We aren't sure how much from last April until now, but could be another 15-20 pounds.
As you can see his shell has split since we first got him and hes grown so much. Last April I took out a small wood splinter from the crack and it had been there a long time. Almost like he got injured along time ago and it had healed over. Vet didn't say anything about the crack last year, and said it's hard and not soft spot.
It's still hard, but I'm wondering is this bone? Will this fix itself at all? Anyone have experience with this? Our plan is to take him to a wellness visit every year so he's due to go soon.
Thanks if you've gotten this far!
We have had Bruce for 2 years next month. Hes anywhere between 7 and 12 yrs old, we arent really sure how old he is. The first year we had him he gained 18 pounds and went from 18 lb to 36 lbs and 8" around his middle. We aren't sure how much from last April until now, but could be another 15-20 pounds.
As you can see his shell has split since we first got him and hes grown so much. Last April I took out a small wood splinter from the crack and it had been there a long time. Almost like he got injured along time ago and it had healed over. Vet didn't say anything about the crack last year, and said it's hard and not soft spot.
It's still hard, but I'm wondering is this bone? Will this fix itself at all? Anyone have experience with this? Our plan is to take him to a wellness visit every year so he's due to go soon.
Thanks if you've gotten this far!