I did do searches of previous posts and looked at suggested treatments for dry shells.
I took some pictures of new adopted sulcata. The shell definitely looks dry but there are also worn areas and chipping of the schutes (around the edges and in the middle?) I am not sure correct the humidity...
Our Tortoise did not make it. He seemed to improve with the feeding tube, but yesterday he stopped responding.
We asked for a necropsy, mostly for peace of mind to make sure we didn't exacerbate his condition. It was determined that he had kidney failure, with fluid accumulated around his...
We have pneumonia. I got access to his previous vet records and he has had it for a while, hasn't eaten since June.
Really glad we got the feeling tube, let's hope there are no problems with it (fingers crossed it doesn't come out)
So my plan is to bump up the temp in his night hide to 85...
Hi there. I am new to the forum and new to tortoise care giving. I am rescuing a 17 year old, 109 lbs sulcata. I was told he had a respiratory infection and had stopped eating. The owner did not want to pay for treatment and asked to have him put down ☹ so I stepped in.
We have a nice big...