My previous post explains a little bit more about what's going on...
Anyways, I talked to one of the owners of the petstore yesterday (where I bought him). They said my tort was probably not receiving enough UV light...that the light I bought him was too weak...I'd been using that bulb for several months now (6? 7?). Other guy told me that once you can see the damage EXTERNALLY, then the internal damage must be pretty severe.
I noticed today that my Russian wasn't eating as quickly as he usually does; once I hand him food he goes crazy. Also, when he stood up to get to the bowl (it's a little too tall for him, he kinda has to reach for it with his hind legs), he almost seemed shaky? Like he couldn't support himself?
I have some more pictures of him, his hind-legs, and whatnot just so I can clarify his situation..
Question about MBD: can you reverse it? Cure it? I'm just so worried that I've been causing him all this pain for so many months...I'd rather not have him be hurt for the rest of his life. He's still quite young so maybe he can heal his bones that are being weakened? Please reply on this last question, it's very VERY important!
Another note: I got him a strong-acting calcium supplement AND bought him a strong UV bulb.
Anyways, I talked to one of the owners of the petstore yesterday (where I bought him). They said my tort was probably not receiving enough UV light...that the light I bought him was too weak...I'd been using that bulb for several months now (6? 7?). Other guy told me that once you can see the damage EXTERNALLY, then the internal damage must be pretty severe.
I noticed today that my Russian wasn't eating as quickly as he usually does; once I hand him food he goes crazy. Also, when he stood up to get to the bowl (it's a little too tall for him, he kinda has to reach for it with his hind legs), he almost seemed shaky? Like he couldn't support himself?
I have some more pictures of him, his hind-legs, and whatnot just so I can clarify his situation..
Question about MBD: can you reverse it? Cure it? I'm just so worried that I've been causing him all this pain for so many months...I'd rather not have him be hurt for the rest of his life. He's still quite young so maybe he can heal his bones that are being weakened? Please reply on this last question, it's very VERY important!
Another note: I got him a strong-acting calcium supplement AND bought him a strong UV bulb.