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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Hey guys it's been a while but just a little update. Shelby is doing great again now. Vet kept him and tube fed him for two weeks but he is home two weeks now and is eating again. His face has healed a lot and is back munching away so fingers crossed he will keep it up
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    So Shelby had made slight improvements but seems to have relapsed again. Hasn't eaten more than a mouthful in three weeks and then didn't move at all yesterday. If I don't move him he won't move. Rang the vets, and he is going to bring him home with him for a few days. He is gonna tube feed if...
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    said i would give a little update cos i know i like to see them. So shelby is slowly (think very slow) making so progress. With the warmer weather i brought him outside and he was very active on the grass. still not eating much. he might take one little bite and still no poops. He is still...
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Hey guys, little update. Shelby seems to be making some progress. Both eyes are open more and he seems to have a bit more life to him. Still sleeping a lot but definitely a small improvement. He is also attempting to eat a little bit!
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    He is in a smaller area, heat lamp is on constantly but still he is very lifeless and just slept on his food. Eyes are only open whilst in his bath and for few mins after then he just sleeps or finds a corner he can sleep in
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    That sounds very fancy. Might have to invest in that. I am just using a normal one but will leave on overnight now
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Vet gave him anti biotic injection both times he was there so hopefully that will help stop infection
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    He had anti biotic eye drops and is getting them twice daily until they are gone. Are you saying to keep his heat lamp on all day, current it goes off at night to allow a cooler temp
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Don't think it's looking too good for poor Shelby. Did another carrot puree bath today and he just wanted to sleep in it. He is fairly lifeless and all he wants to do is sleep. Only opens his eyes for very short period of time
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Guys sorry to bother ye again but just wondering if it's normal for him to be sleepy and burrowed into a corner all the time. I k ow he traumatized just wanna make sure it's not gonna do more harm. than good. That's all he does when out him back after his baths, is burrow down
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    So gave little Shelby a carrot puree bath. Not sure how it went he opened and closed his mouth a good bit and definitely took some of it on board. Both eyes are open today, still swollen but progress I hope!!
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    I know I didn't think beardie had sharp teeth but lesson learned. He still has anti biotic drops have to put in his eyes twice a day so that keeping it from drying out. Thanks so much for all advice
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Will give him over weekend and contact vet again for further advice. Just breaks my heart if he is suffering
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    This is the pic straight after it that we sent to vet. Would is well healed now just his right eye that is still closed
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    The beardie and him are kept seperate. My partner was introducing them turned his back for a second and it happened. He feels awful so really hope he will be okay
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    Tortoise not eating after attack

    Our bearded dragon bit our baby russian tort on the face, caused quite a bit of damage, both eyes were closed and the would was between them. Brought him to the vet straight away and he was given antibiotics . His face seems to be healing well, one eye is open and looks fine but other still...
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