Erew
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I recently acquired two baby red footed tortoises. They are housed in a 20g long tank with heat lamps on one side and a coil UVB bulb. Hot side of the tank is around 85, basking spot is around 95-100, cool side with hide is around 80-75. They have spaghmum moss to hide in as well as a log hide. I offer spring mix, endive, romaine, the occasional black berry or strawberry, carrot and Mazuri. I sprinkle their food with calcium powder every other day. As well as a protein (cat food) twice a month. I soak daily in warm water.
My trouble is one of the torts arrived looking very unwell with a caved-in/ creased shell, crusty eyes and has refused EVERYTHING I have offered it to feed. I have taken her to the vet twice where she received a B12 shot and is now on antibiotics. I add infant pedialyte to her soaking water for supportive care and have recently tried syringe feeding her watered down "Urgent care" dog and cat food given to me by the vet. I am really worried she won't make it much longer and am seeking advice to try and get her to eat.
Thanks in advance.
My trouble is one of the torts arrived looking very unwell with a caved-in/ creased shell, crusty eyes and has refused EVERYTHING I have offered it to feed. I have taken her to the vet twice where she received a B12 shot and is now on antibiotics. I add infant pedialyte to her soaking water for supportive care and have recently tried syringe feeding her watered down "Urgent care" dog and cat food given to me by the vet. I am really worried she won't make it much longer and am seeking advice to try and get her to eat.
Thanks in advance.