im not sure if someone has mentioned it but maybe soak in baby food?
when my adult russian was very sick i soaked him in organic baby food and the poor guy mustered up the strength to drink a little water and in turn got SOME nutrients from the baby food. i swear thats what kept him going...
UPDATE! Randall is doing great! he's back to his old self. it's been hard changing my entire life and i haven't been able to be on here as much (working to support 2 tortoises and 3 cats, one who is special needs) but we're doing it!
thank you for the continuous support!
update:
i recently left my long time partner and he is currently living in our home for the rest of this month. he is taking the best care of the boys and my kitties that he can but of course this is causing me alot of stress due to randall being sick.
randalls eyes are both clear however he...
unfortunately we have had a bit of a sat back, randall is not eating again and it seems his other eye is having issues (he's not opening either of them much) he is much less active then usual.. we just can't catch a break.. i have been soaking him twice daily with baby food
Welcome that is an amazing story! so glad you found him and gave him a good life! russians are fighters and such amazing pets! for being so small in comparison to other torts they have great personalities!
thank you so much guys! it is a huge weight off my shoulders to know hes doing okay again!
no i just have to figure out how is brother is flipping over! i think hes attention seeking
i couldnt have gotten through it without the support ive received from this forum!
its a great feeling bringing your tortoise to the vet and him being amazed at how great a health he was in (aside from the eye)
my vet doesnt see many tortoises (not a popular pet here in vermont) and when he...