Wheezing

[Niki]

I noticed today that Greta my Russian is maybe wheezing a little bit. There is no fluid around her nose or mouth. She is eating a ton still and has been laying in the sun throughout the day. I called petsmart and all they have is that vitamin stuff for birds. Should I soak her in that?

 

[ascott]

Well.....when you say wheezing, like he is a little dry wheezing or a juicy heavy wheezing? Is it all of the time or did you hear it once, twice, all week?

 

[Niki]

Well.....when you say wheezing, like he is a little dry wheezing or a juicy heavy wheezing? Is it all of the time or did you hear it once, twice, all week?

It's like a dry wheezing, and it's not constant. I noticed it after she ate and then maybe an hour later when she was laying in the sun. I just checked and now she seems fine. Maybe I am a little paranoid. I am a new tortoise mommy.

 

[ascott]

LOL....paranoid is alright....not that anyone else on this tortoise forum is paranoid, uber OCD or any of those other neurotic phrases....LOL

Well, likely it is going to be nothing, however, I would continue to keep an eye out to make sure it does not become a thing (I recall this beauty recently emerged from brumation) and it is perfectly acceptable to be especially alert for at least a couple of weeks after your sleeping beauty emerges....

 

[Niki]

LOL....paranoid is alright....not that anyone else on this tortoise forum is paranoid, uber OCD or any of those other neurotic phrases....LOL

Well, likely it is going to be nothing, however, I would continue to keep an eye out to make sure it does not become a thing (I recall this beauty recently emerged from brumation) and it is perfectly acceptable to be especially alert for at least a couple of weeks after your sleeping beauty emerges....

Thank you!

 

[Jacqui]

I know we all tend to panic at the first wheeze, but usually they are nothing to be concerned about. Among the more serious problems that it could be a sign of are not a humid enough environment, too much dust, an allergy, stress and of course an URI (upper respiratory infection). Like you were told just keep a close eye... and ear on her.

 

[Itzy's Momma]

I heard some whistling/weezing noise coming from my baby "Itzy" lastnight and in the past few weeks. In searching this sights forums I have calmed down a bit. I thought it was a sign of being happy but I now found out I just needed to up the humidity in her enclosure. Thank Goddess for this site cuz I was unsure and nervous, but now i'm feeling better. I soaked her lastnight and re-vamped her lil kingdom. I haven't heard a peep. YaY!!!! Be well all!!

 

[Itzy's Momma]

I know we all tend to panic at the first wheeze, but usually they are nothing to be concerned about. Among the more serious problems that it could be a sign of are not a humid enough environment, too much dust, an allergy, stress and of course an URI (upper respiratory infection). Like you were told just keep a close eye... and ear on her.