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I pretty recently acquired two female tortoises from a breeder who had them for eight years and is not sure how old they are, but guessed 16-20 years old. This, for my point, could actually mean 30-35.
One has acted strangely soon after I got them. I have taken her to the vet twice. (Two different vets) No issues found. She just will not eat. She has taken a bite or two out of a mango and a banana, but most days will not eat. She has been treated for worms because she may or may not have had them. About a half dose because of her weakened state. No change. She walks a little and sits in her pool.
Has anyone lost an adult tortoise to what seems like old age?
She has less and less energy each day and I think she is slipping away.
I'm at a loss as to what to do.
P.S. I have already tried every food item I can imagine.
One has acted strangely soon after I got them. I have taken her to the vet twice. (Two different vets) No issues found. She just will not eat. She has taken a bite or two out of a mango and a banana, but most days will not eat. She has been treated for worms because she may or may not have had them. About a half dose because of her weakened state. No change. She walks a little and sits in her pool.
Has anyone lost an adult tortoise to what seems like old age?
She has less and less energy each day and I think she is slipping away.
I'm at a loss as to what to do.
P.S. I have already tried every food item I can imagine.
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