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Potato_king replied to the thread I think my male tortoise is dying.Maybe I should soak him again for at least 30 minutes? -
You got a few years before you'll be able to sex your baby it's not possible at that size unless a VET does a surgical procedure. -
Definitely! He/she is supposed to be sexed by an expert next week :) Meet Choccy!
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to TONYTORT's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with
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The vet said that all Tony needed was time! He’s been doing a lot better, and is even using his back legs a little bit more. After the... -
Snoopy’s mom reacted to wellington's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
If this were my tort, I would only start with a blood test which can show if organs are working right. Exotic vets are not cheap and I...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to ZenHerper's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
Well, the same things that lead to obesity can damage the kidneys. Additionally, if he was kept dry and without optimal...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to ZenHerper's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
Tortoises don't love change...I'd love to have some diagnostics done. On my monitor, he looks quite puffy. Russians kept too cold and on...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to Toddrickfl1's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
Ok this does not look like mbd. This is called "Splayed" legs, it happens usually when a tortoise is kept with no substrate on a hard...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to TONYTORT's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Love.
For sure! hopefully these can help. His legs almost always look like this. I've noticed that if I support his shell he will walk normal...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to Yossarian's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
If it has been fed a bad diet, it may be difficult to get it eating greens. The way to do this is to chop everything up small so it...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to TONYTORT's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
Great I'll bring up Metabolic Bone Disease with the Vet on Thursday. I wouldn't say he is paralyzed, he can push back when you have him...
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Snoopy’s mom reacted to wellington's post in the thread Back legs not working, pink urine, doesn't move with Like.
I had rescued a leopard that was kept in too small a tank and couldn't walk properly or lift himself. I did water therapy on him. He...
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I just wanted to thank everyone that offered advice and took the time to send good vibes and and help last week. I’m happy to report my...
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These are good signs. Did you do the bathtub thing? I think he may have had a blockage. The bathtub/tortoise treadmill will help it...
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The only kind of progress reptiles make is Slow. lol As long as it's Forward progress, that's fine.