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  1. AlbusB

    Worms!

    Hi guys, My little Herbert (5yr old horsefield) had worms. I took him to the vets last week and she confirmed this and wormed him via a stomach tube. Today I gave him his soak and noticed ALOT of worms in both urine and feces... Is this ok, I don't know how the stuff works, does it just force...
  2. AlbusB

    Worms!

    Hi everyone. My little Herbert has worms. He was wormed last week and I hadn't noticed any worms however bathed him today and there were loads!! Is this normal, does the wormer force the worms out? Or should he go to the vets again?? He's eating fine (if not a little too well, he's a bit of a...
  3. AlbusB

    British tortoise owners

    Ahh can't work out how to start a new topic lol. My little guy Herbert had to be worked the other day, and he was passing worms but not huge amounts. I bathed him today and noticed ALOT more... Is this normal.. Or will he need to go back to the vets???
  4. AlbusB

    Is this edible and what is it?

    It could be ragweed... Similar leaf shape... It's annoying me now more than anything, not knowing what it is!
  5. AlbusB

    Is this edible and what is it?

    I have loads near me but have no idea what it is and don't want to pick it if not.
  6. AlbusB

    British tortoise owners

    Anyone know what this is and if it's edible for torts? Loads near me but don't want to pick it if it's not obviously
  7. AlbusB

    British tortoise owners

    Think that might be to far for my other half, he didn't sound pleased with the suggestion. Thank you though
  8. AlbusB

    British tortoise owners

    Hertfordshire, willing to travel a reasonable distance though if it means a healthy happy little one
  9. AlbusB

    British tortoise owners

    Does anyone know of any UK breeders of horsefield or hermans tortoises? Really missing having a tort after my little one passed but don't want the pet shop horror I had last time??
  10. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Hi everyone. My poor little man died today. The vets were so sad telling me. It's better for him but so sad. Thank you all for your help, it kept him going as long as he did. I'm sure if I get another one day I will be on here xx
  11. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Yeah I know but it's so sad. Poor little Albus.
  12. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    I have spoken to the vet today... Lots of fluid has come up again today. They have drained his lungs again and feed him with a tube. His definitely not home this weekend but if he isn't improving I think we may have to help him pass because otherwise it's not going to be a good quality of life...
  13. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Thank you, keep sending them it seems to be working. Little man is slowly improving and they are inns reassess him on Thursday. So fingers crossed but things are slightly more optimistic:)
  14. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Oh no poor you. Fingers crossed for your little guy too. I'll be glad when I know either way really... What ever happens
  15. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Albus is apparently doing a bit better so she is happy to try for the 24 hours. Not got my hopes up yet but deffo could be worse x
  16. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    I've been to the vet again. They are gonna throw everything they have at him and if there is some improvement then she will keep working with him but only for a while, it's cruel to keep him going now so it seems likely that my little guy won't be coming home. I'm distraught. Only had him two...
  17. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Yeah the vets really good, she's treated my brother in laws geckos before and she runs specific reptile clinics. It really is stressful, especially coz i can tell that he has a lot of personality when he's feeling better. I have spoken to them. They have agreed to pay the first vet fees bit...
  18. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    He was getting better but last few days he's really gone down hill. I got him to eat a bit today twice but the second time he spat it out. He seems to struggle to swallow but this maybe normal. but I've not seen him wee or poop since that first time. I'm still giving him a carrot soak once a...
  19. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Hi guys. Not sure how my little man is doing at the moment. He has finished his antibiotics but he is still very bubbly, but it is now clear, but tonight I can hear him squeaking. I've not heard him do this before, is it just another symptom of his infection? He's going back to the vets Monday...
  20. AlbusB

    Hi, new Horsefield tort owner

    Update!!! My little man has pooped! I was so Excited lol so he must be getting some nutrients and is warm enough! He also fought like a beast against his injection today, he's defiantly very strong!!
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