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This has been stated earlier in the thread, but I would like to reiterate that Baytril injections are very painful to tortoises. They also cause necrosis of the tissue at the injection site. Before this was widely known, back in the early 1990's a large number of Indian Stars (100+) were confiscated and sent to the Bronx Zoo. I was affiliated with the zoo back then and got to watch numerous Baytril injections given prophylactically to the Stars by the vets to be sure the tortoises didn't have any diseases. Without fail, after the injections, the tortoises would writhe in pain for several minutes and frequently would not use the leg into which the injection had been given for a couple of days. Therefore, if the oral Baytril is not effective on your tortoise, I strongly recommend insisting that your vet use Fortax (ceftazidime) should any future injections be necessary. The Fortaz is injected less frequently (every 3 days) and also works better most of the time.
So you may notice your tortoise not feeling great for a couple of days following that injection.
So you may notice your tortoise not feeling great for a couple of days following that injection.