BowserBoo
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Hi,
Last Wednesday we got a 3 year old sulcata tortoise from a family that could no longer keep him. He is my first tortoise, so I have been doing a ton of research. After a couple of days with him I noticed he had nasal drainage. So from what I've learned from my research the nasal drainage is a sign of RI. I took him to the vet yesterday, they prescribed Baytril orally. At the vet we were able to get half of his dose in his mouth. But since then he had stopped eating, and drinking. So I haven't been able to get him to take anything else. He has been sleeping since. I have the temp in his room warmer than normal as I have read that helps with RI. The vet also said he might have a vitamin A defiency, and to give him cod liver oil. I'm worried about him, I help him drain his boogies, I am about to soak him in a warm bath. But am not sure what else I can do for him. I am unaware of how long he has been sick. So any advice would be appreciated.
Last Wednesday we got a 3 year old sulcata tortoise from a family that could no longer keep him. He is my first tortoise, so I have been doing a ton of research. After a couple of days with him I noticed he had nasal drainage. So from what I've learned from my research the nasal drainage is a sign of RI. I took him to the vet yesterday, they prescribed Baytril orally. At the vet we were able to get half of his dose in his mouth. But since then he had stopped eating, and drinking. So I haven't been able to get him to take anything else. He has been sleeping since. I have the temp in his room warmer than normal as I have read that helps with RI. The vet also said he might have a vitamin A defiency, and to give him cod liver oil. I'm worried about him, I help him drain his boogies, I am about to soak him in a warm bath. But am not sure what else I can do for him. I am unaware of how long he has been sick. So any advice would be appreciated.