Thanks!!
I'm in no position to question the vet's diagnosis but the appetite loss and lethargy seem too abrubt for RI, and the nares are dry...most reptiles (i think tortoises included) usually have runny nose and noisy breathing before they slow down feeding. I hope the vet is right. Aside from the shots, he'll be doing daily nutri soaks and keeping temps at 32°C so whatever the real problem is at least the treatment also covers what should be done for dehydration ...force feeding will also an option if he totally stops eating..I hope it doesn't come to that since it still shows a little interest in food.
I'm in no position to question the vet's diagnosis but the appetite loss and lethargy seem too abrubt for RI, and the nares are dry...most reptiles (i think tortoises included) usually have runny nose and noisy breathing before they slow down feeding. I hope the vet is right. Aside from the shots, he'll be doing daily nutri soaks and keeping temps at 32°C so whatever the real problem is at least the treatment also covers what should be done for dehydration ...force feeding will also an option if he totally stops eating..I hope it doesn't come to that since it still shows a little interest in food.