Sheldon 101
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We took our 9yr old Horsefield Tortoise, Sheldon to the vets today as he has been off his food for also two weeks and only really nibbling on occasion.
They have carried out bloods, x-rays and fluids. X-rays are clear however bloods showed signs of infection. Possibly in the bile duct as liver enzymes were high. He has had an antibiotic injection and back Saturday for another.
His home now for fluids and to encourage feeding at home. If his not feeding by Saturday they have said we will need to place a feeding tube.
Has anyone had a similar infection in their tortoise? Any long term effects.
If he needs a feeding tube placed, what's the realistic side of this? They said tortoises can have feeding tubes places for a few weeks but ultimately if he isn't eating by himself in a few weeks, then what?
Am I just prolonging the worse? What's the best thing to do for Sheldon ?
What are your experiences with tortoises and feeding tubes?
They have carried out bloods, x-rays and fluids. X-rays are clear however bloods showed signs of infection. Possibly in the bile duct as liver enzymes were high. He has had an antibiotic injection and back Saturday for another.
His home now for fluids and to encourage feeding at home. If his not feeding by Saturday they have said we will need to place a feeding tube.
Has anyone had a similar infection in their tortoise? Any long term effects.
If he needs a feeding tube placed, what's the realistic side of this? They said tortoises can have feeding tubes places for a few weeks but ultimately if he isn't eating by himself in a few weeks, then what?
Am I just prolonging the worse? What's the best thing to do for Sheldon ?
What are your experiences with tortoises and feeding tubes?