(don't let anyone give a tortoise a Vitamin A injection -- that would only be for turtles).
nope not even for turtles! ...
my vet told me if the hypervitaminosis A is that bad, your tortoise probably won't survive due to the severity anyway. none of his patients that he injected with vitamin a survived. so i guess we are on the same page - the point is, it's not really OKIncorrect.
While it is totally possible to overdose (any) injectable medications, hypovitaminosis A in a turtle may be severe enough to merit the treatment. It must be done by someone who can properly take a patient history, diagnose the condition, and calculate the dosage.
Vitamin A is not a cure-all, so practitioners must be chosen with care.
I like this. And in fact I'd do this myself.The skin on the legs looks like a deep, long-term fungal infection. Pretty common with Redfoots since they seek out water, mud, etc. for prolonged soaking sessions. Is there standing water in the enclosure? Safe wading pools should be provided and routinely cleaned.
Stagnant water in a confined space is a health hazard. Clear up the drainage issues so that no algae, bacteria, or fungal agents are able to take over the ground.
An over-the-counter foot fungus creme can be smoothed over all the rough skin and spots -- be extremely careful around the eyes. A wee dab goes a long way, so don't slather. Daily for 10-14 days.
If the skin and activity level do not improve, seek in-person veterinary care with a qualified, experienced reptile practitioner or an office that sees wildlife on a regular basis (don't let anyone give a tortoise a Vitamin A injection -- that would only be for turtles).
my vet told me if the hypervitaminosis A is that bad, your tortoise probably won't survive due to the severity anyway. none of his patients that he injected with vitamin a survived. so i guess we are on the same page - the point is, it's not really OK
yes. i have both. and my turtle had an issue with vitamin a. but no he did not get an injection. this is someone elses thread and we are getting off track so if you really want to argue you can message me.Turtles are not tortoises. Two different pages.