Sick Sulcata?

Savannnahrae

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I have a 8 yr old Sulcata. She always eats a lot and is running around in her house. Lately she hasn’t been eating much, just sleeping all day and now her nose seems to be runny. I got a stronger heat lamp and have been soaking her. But doesn’t seem to be getting better.
 

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Given her lethargic behavior, reduced appetite and runny nose, it looks like respiratory infection, readily curable with antibiotic which will require a visit to a vet. Hope this helps.
 

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Given her lethargic behavior, reduced appetite and runny nose, it looks like respiratory infection, readily curable with antibiotic which will require a visit to a vet. Hope this helps.

Thanks that what I was thinking I’m going to make her an appointment.
 

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I have a 8 yr old Sulcata. She always eats a lot and is running around in her house. Lately she hasn’t been eating much, just sleeping all day and now her nose seems to be runny. I got a stronger heat lamp and have been soaking her. But doesn’t seem to be getting better.
Tortoises are slow to show symptoms of an respiratory problem and even slower to recover. Keeping them too cold, especially at night, seems to be the most common cause. Usually raising the temp will get the tortoise back to normal. It may take several weeks to see improvement. If the temps aren't right a round of antibiotics will have less than desirable results. The downside of administering antibiotics is that it disturbs the digestive tract and causes the tortoise to eat less and sleep more, thus appearing to not be getting better.
 

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Tortoises are slow to show symptoms of an respiratory problem and even slower to recover. Keeping them too cold, especially at night, seems to be the most common cause. Usually raising the temp will get the tortoise back to normal. It may take several weeks to see improvement. If the temps aren't right a round of antibiotics will have less than desirable results. The downside of administering antibiotics is that it disturbs the digestive tract and causes the tortoise to eat less and sleep more, thus appearing to not be getting better.

Hm yeah I keep her pretty warm at night. I got a stronger bulb and hoping that helps!
Do you have any suggestions on what I should try to feed her?
 

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