murphylinda57
Member
Hello all.
I have a 12 year old leopard tortoise.
I've had him for 4 months since his old owner passed away . During this 4 months, he has had some snot here and there . He has been full of energy, eating plenty and had a general upbeat attitude.
I took him to the vet yesterday to check out the snot thing and they prescribed an oral enrofloxacin
And nose drops of ofloxacin.
Well, since his dose yesterday, he slept til noon (usual wake time is 930 am) I had to pick him up to wake him up. After I placed him outside he sat in the same spot all day. Didn't move, and his snot has seemed to increase overnight. I always check him a few times at night to wipe snot. Its not usually a lot. Its now quite a bit of wiping, and quite often all throughout the day. I am concerned. The vet told me it must just be his infection.
He has had lots of energy since I've had him, but they insist it is not the medication. If anyone has any insight please share. If it is the medication I'd love to know if antibiotics can have this effect. Thank you.
I have a 12 year old leopard tortoise.
I've had him for 4 months since his old owner passed away . During this 4 months, he has had some snot here and there . He has been full of energy, eating plenty and had a general upbeat attitude.
I took him to the vet yesterday to check out the snot thing and they prescribed an oral enrofloxacin
And nose drops of ofloxacin.
Well, since his dose yesterday, he slept til noon (usual wake time is 930 am) I had to pick him up to wake him up. After I placed him outside he sat in the same spot all day. Didn't move, and his snot has seemed to increase overnight. I always check him a few times at night to wipe snot. Its not usually a lot. Its now quite a bit of wiping, and quite often all throughout the day. I am concerned. The vet told me it must just be his infection.
He has had lots of energy since I've had him, but they insist it is not the medication. If anyone has any insight please share. If it is the medication I'd love to know if antibiotics can have this effect. Thank you.