chelslpn
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I got my Russian Tortoise, Goku, in July. I got him from Petsmart... yeah, I know, not the best idea.. But I picked him BECAUSE he was the one eating ironically. Since then he has not eaten very much or gone to the bathroom very much.... I wasn't sure if he wasn't going to the bathroom because he wasn't eating or if he wasn't eating because he couldn't go to the bathroom... I tried to wait it out because people told me they're stubborn and you have to find food he likes.. make sure the temps are okay... it takes them time to get comfortable in their homes, etc. Plus, he drinks water whenever I soak him (which is often) and isn't lethargic in the least bit.
So today, I took him to his first vet appointment (since I've had him). They tried to get him to go to the bathroom with a probe to see if there were any blockages... didn't happen. The vet took an X-ray and was showing me different tortoise X-rays in a book... of a severely constipated or impacted tortoise.. slightly constipated.. one with a blockage... and one with gastritis. He has gastritis.... she gave me some meds... that she has to give him. I could go into more detail but..
Anyone else have this problem? Or have ever had it? Any advice? Please help.
So today, I took him to his first vet appointment (since I've had him). They tried to get him to go to the bathroom with a probe to see if there were any blockages... didn't happen. The vet took an X-ray and was showing me different tortoise X-rays in a book... of a severely constipated or impacted tortoise.. slightly constipated.. one with a blockage... and one with gastritis. He has gastritis.... she gave me some meds... that she has to give him. I could go into more detail but..
Anyone else have this problem? Or have ever had it? Any advice? Please help.