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Hello, recently I took Sam to the vet to get him on some meds for a runny nose and learned two things I have not read anywhere:
1- Tortoises cannot breathe through their mouths Which is why it is so important that they don't get runny noses. Clogged nose=not being able to breathe.
2- Tortoises should be given shots in their hind legs. The reason being, is because when given meds in a hind leg, it goes straight to the renal tract and bypasses the liver. If given orally (which I have to do, due to the millage to the vet's) the meds go to the liver and are less potent.
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1- Tortoises cannot breathe through their mouths Which is why it is so important that they don't get runny noses. Clogged nose=not being able to breathe.
2- Tortoises should be given shots in their hind legs. The reason being, is because when given meds in a hind leg, it goes straight to the renal tract and bypasses the liver. If given orally (which I have to do, due to the millage to the vet's) the meds go to the liver and are less potent.
Discuss