Just wanted to update everyone. Hank is doing really well. His bloating has gone down so much. He is still a little bloated but is getting better everyday. He also has a check up in a week and a half to check on his RI and to get his shell fixed again.
I had the same issue with my little one. Eventually he figured it out and now he just goes there on his own. Once they get big though you will need to make sure they can't really see out of there enclosure much. They are very curious and if they see something they want to investigate then they...
I would also suggest putting a cuttle bone in with him. This adds extra calcium and they can munch on it when they like, just make sure he isn't eating too much too quick. They sell tortoise ones at pretty much any pet shop like Petsmart but the bird ones are the same thing and cheaper. Just...
They did do an x-ray. The vet wanted to rule out the stones and also if he had swallowed a little piece of metal that would cause metal poisoning which would also cause the bloating. He has to go back in for a check up so if he has not improved enough then we will go ahead with the blood work...
They did not want to do a blood test yet as the Dr. said that usually you can only get a conclusive answer 30-40% of the time so we are trying the antibiotics first, although he really does not like getting his shots :( . He has improved a little so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
So Hank has a upper respiratory infection and the Dr. is not sure if it is a severe kidney infection or kidney failure. He is on antibiotics and we well know in about 3-4 weeks which it is. I'm hoping for the infection as if it is kidney failure there is not really anything that can be done. I...
Hello, I have a sulcata that I rescued after he was backed over by a car. His shell has healed well and he is estimated to be about 3 years old and weighs about 2 lbs right now. I live in Arizona so he spends most of his time out doors and only comes in when the temp drops below 70. He has a...