Hi all, I'm Sam. I'm new to this forum and I'm seeking advice for my tortoise Billy who is a 4 year old horsfields.
He had septicemia over the Christmas and went an awful red color and lost his appetite. After weeks of vets visits and injections he made a full recovery and was back to full health and bottomless pit eating habits.
Last week I noticed that he had poo stuck in his bum and his tail was swollen so I brought him back to the vets where he removed it (I must say I was quite shocked at how big it was!) I've been bathing him daily since but last night I've noticed it's happened again. Can anybody tell me what is causing this, as his diet hasn't changed, and can I remove it myself? I've read a few post on people removing things themselves or is that best left to a professional?
Ps.. I have been given oral antibiotics for him too but he will not eat the food it is on. Is there a way I can get it into his mouth with the syringe without hurting or stressing him?
Thanks :0)
He had septicemia over the Christmas and went an awful red color and lost his appetite. After weeks of vets visits and injections he made a full recovery and was back to full health and bottomless pit eating habits.
Last week I noticed that he had poo stuck in his bum and his tail was swollen so I brought him back to the vets where he removed it (I must say I was quite shocked at how big it was!) I've been bathing him daily since but last night I've noticed it's happened again. Can anybody tell me what is causing this, as his diet hasn't changed, and can I remove it myself? I've read a few post on people removing things themselves or is that best left to a professional?
Ps.. I have been given oral antibiotics for him too but he will not eat the food it is on. Is there a way I can get it into his mouth with the syringe without hurting or stressing him?
Thanks :0)