This is a great thread. Lots to learn. Thanks
You got to love this forum........Looking forward to next update.
You got to love this forum........Looking forward to next update.
RGB said:Urine cultures (post flagyl): Negative for pathogenic bacteria
So now we wait and see what happens.
Update:
The tortoise has been doing great. Other than continuing to have green urine (see pic), she has had no other symptoms.... At times she urinates normally, at times quite green. She continues to grow appropriately and is very healthy and strong.
I would think that a serious illness such as hemolytic anemia or liver failure would have had other problems (or death ) by now!! It's been many months since this was first identified.
I'm totally stumped.
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HiI have a 3 -4yr old 13", 11lb Leopard Tortoise that has begun to progressively pee dark green for about 2 mos. I first noticed it after feeding it some peas, corn, and beans (first time I ever let it eat anything other than weeds/grasses/greens/mazuri....the staple if it's diet is mazuri.... Probably unrelated, but might as well share this detail) I can't seem to find much info online about possible causes... If I decide to go and try a vet in my area, it is helpful if I can go with great ideas because this specialized area of animal care is not easy to find. I have basically found that the urine looks like bile and I believe represents possible liver failure.
I've treated with flagyl for possible hexamitiasis. No improvement. The tortoise still eats and drinks well. It walks upright and appears very healthy other than the dark green urine.
I suspect this isn't going to end well for my tortoise . There does not appear to many treatable causes of green urine that I can find...
Any thoughts??
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