I haven't heard about the pumpkin seeds...I'd be curious to know the answer. I suppose a little pumpkin wouldn't hurt...and I imagine you'd have an endless supply this time of year.
My vet used to be the zoo vet and he told me to feed dog food! ! I lost my confidence in him.It would be worth your while to take a sample to an experienced tortoise vet. One who knows exactly what he/she is looking for and has seen it many times before. One that knows which meds are safe for tortoises and in what dose, based on years of previous experience, not what they just read on the internet in the back room.
I had this exact experience when I took my foster tortoise to a highly recommended zoo vet.My vet used to be the zoo vet and he told me to feed dog food! ! I lost my confidence in him.
I am so sorry to hear this. I'm sure little Tort is in peace now and I hope you take comfort knowing that you did absolutely everything you could for the little guy. If only everyone put as much time and effort into their hatchlings. I totally understand that you want to take a break but I truly hope you are able to get another tort someday when you are ready because you are a great person and excellent tortoise owner.Hello everyone,
It's been quite a while sense I've posted and I have some bad news. Little Tort passed away a few weeks ago. Tort was just getting worse and worse and his shell was very thin. I gave him one last soak and he could barely lift himself up and passed shortly afterwards. I'm taking some time away from torts but in a few months I plan to start again. This time with a baby from a proper breeder and I'll be well prepared with a new enclosure.
Thanks everyone for all the help throughout the last year!
Hello everyone,
It's been quite a while sense I've posted and I have some bad news. Little Tort passed away a few weeks ago. Tort was just getting worse and worse and his shell was very thin. I gave him one last soak and he could barely lift himself up and passed shortly afterwards. I'm taking some time away from torts but in a few months I plan to start again. This time with a baby from a proper breeder and I'll be well prepared with a new enclosure.
Thanks everyone for all the help throughout the last year!