Kara Sea
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Yall truly are so nice! I’ll give update in few. Sydney works till 10 pm tonight and I should see some kind of movement before then? Right?
Im older and not sure if my recent pics were attached. If not I’ll try again.No, he doesn't look malnourished, but there are a lot of other things that can hurt a tortoise besides lack of food.
In any case, focus on seeing if he comes back. If so, it can be addressed. If not, and you decide not to get another tortoise, then it doesn't matter either way.
We're here to help when you are ready.
Thank you. My kid will def log on to this forum. I’m still going to post in case it helps someone.I am very sorry if he does not make it. If he doesn't, and you decide to try again, please get your care information from right here, it's the best.
Warm baths now for at least 30 mins. What next?Im older and not sure if my recent pics were attached. If not I’ll try again.
Really???? Ok. We can do that. Might post more than yall want.Yes, please post an update regardless of outcome.
He might not move for hours or day but unless you see obvious signs of decomposition - he is still struggling. To keep him warm and hydrated is probably all that you can do.
I’m so confused. I did the cpr.Some things I would try out of despair:
1. Pedialyte soak (not because he is starved to death, but to give him some "boost").
2. CPR:
Straighten his front legs and pull them straight towards you as far as they can go.
Keeping the legs straight, push them in as far as they will go.
Continue pulling and pushing the arm which helps airflow through the animals’ system.
Tom and Yvonne are right people to call for help. Their experience are unmatched to mine. I will just keep fingers crossed.
Thanks again. Just watching and waiting. Maybe it’s me but he looks less dead.I’m so confused. I did the cpr.
Hi Kara it’s probably not a good idea to put your cell phone on a public forum like this. We can ask the admin team to remove it if you would like.My cell is . I’m so confused. I did the cpr.
Did all I can do.I’m so confused. I did the cpr.
I thought about that. Yes please remove. Thank you.Hi Kara it’s probably not a good idea to put your cell phone on a public forum like this. We can ask the admin team to remove it if you would like.
I think see how the soaking goes, keep him warm
Again thank you. My sydney may log on when I tell her about this forum. She working. Guessing we will know my morning if popeye made it. Got lamp on of course. Regardless I hope he isnt suffering and me trying to save him prolonging death.Did all I can do.
I thought about that. Yes please remove. Thank you.
Just posted. Didn’t see this follow up. Thanks.Any news?
Just posted. So a vet can detect a heartbeat? My bro is an MD. but not a vet. He doesnt smell.What's the status. Warmth and soaks are important. Try pinching the legs to check a reaction. If your getting nothing you can get a vet to check and verify, tortoise can look dead but their not.