Help! Blood leakage between the plastron and skin

[Madelaine]

My star tortoise is aged 10. Found bleeding between the plastron and skin on 29/12. Seek vet consultation immediately but the doctor didn't say anything, just told me that she gave the antibiotics (Fortum) injection and applied the intrasite gel to the affected area. What can I do? Thank you

 

[TammyJ]

@Yvonne G @Tom . Please post more pictures showing entire tortoise top, side and bottom? Honestly, we have heard so many people tell us that "the vet didn't say anything", or didn't say much. I am afraid this may because most vets really just don't know! Anyway, please let us have details of your husbandry of the tortoise - and anything you think may possibly have happened. Thanks.

 

[Madelaine]

Hi Tammyj,

Thanks for your reply.
My star had taken allopurinol orally on alternate day due to increase uric acid for 4 months. At this moment, good appetite, still active. Temperature is around 27 degree celsius

 

[Moozillion]

Madeleine, I assume you are in the US. I live in Louisiana, and have had the best vet help by taking my turtles/torts to our state’s veterinary school. I don’t know if that’s a realistic option for you or not.
Our vet school has a whole Exotics department, and they operate a clinic for animals of any kind in the community to get treatment.
Their pricing is no different than regular vets.
If your state has a vet school, and going there is not too far for you, maybe give them a call to get your tort seen? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Regardless, I hope your tort improves!!!❤️

 

[Madelaine]

Madeleine, I assume you are in the US. I live in Louisiana, and have had the best vet help by taking my turtles/torts to our state’s veterinary school. I don’t know if that’s a realistic option for you or not.
Our vet school has a whole Exotics department, and they operate a clinic for animals of any kind in the community to get treatment.
Their pricing is no different than regular vets.
If your state has a vet school, and going there is not too far for you, maybe give them a call to get your tort seen? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Regardless, I hope your tort improves!!!❤️

Dear Moozillion,
I live in Hong Kong. Thank you for your help. Now, vet ordered CT for my star, the CT film will sent to US for reporting. Thank you

 

[Moozillion]

Dear Moozillion,
I live in Hong Kong. Thank you for your help. Now, vet ordered CT for my star, the CT film will sent to US for reporting. Thank you

AH! I didn't realize you lived in another country.
I think your tortoise is very fortunate to have an owner willing to go to such lengths to help it!
Wishing you the very best of luck with your tortoise.
I will be very interested to hear how it all goes.
Hugs from Mooz