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chop chop...we're a funny group today, and I have laughed out loud a couple of times for such a serious thread. I don't mean to take away from the seriousness of this for Kona, but there's great humor happening too...
maggie3fan said:chop chop...we're a funny group today, and I have laughed out loud a couple of times for such a serious thread. I don't mean to take away from the seriousness of this for Kona, but there's great humor happening too...
exoticsdr said:maggie3fan said:chop chop...we're a funny group today, and I have laughed out loud a couple of times for such a serious thread. I don't mean to take away from the seriousness of this for Kona, but there's great humor happening too...
Of course, I don't want to make light of the situation, just want you to know that "penile amputation" is not as serious as it sounds. Will be thinking of Kona and wishing for a smooth recovery from anesthesia. My apologies to Wirewehear if you were offended in any way.
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exoticsdr said:Actually, removing the penis is no big deal in reptiles as the organ is a reproductive organ only and has nothing to do with urination, so chop-chop it's gone and the tortoise carries on without a hitch. In this case, it's definitely the best thing for Kona as the penis would just be a constant source of infection and problems. Here's a little info for cat owners: the PU or perineal urethrostomy is not the same as a penile amputation (though I have had to do both on some patients if the penis has been serverely damaged. The urethrostomy is the procedure which makes a new opening in the existing urethra (usually just south of the rectum) so the kitty can urinate. It's a pretty delicate procedure and technically difficult, but very effective and satisfying for the vet that get's it right.
maggie3fan said:Thanks for the update, we appreciate it...my fingers are crossed for him...
maggie3fan said:But isn't it a very serious thing whenever you anesthetize a tortoise? I always make sure my Vet will allow me to stand there and "bag" the animal as I believe that's the worst time, they need help breathing then...don't you think? Luckily it's only happened a couple of times recently
I said the surgery (i.e amputation is not a serious surgery)...meaning that he will do fine without "it" and it will in no way effect his ability to eliminate wastes as nature intended thus keeping him happy (?) if not at least healthy.
Anesthesia is ALWAYS a dangerous procedure for any species, whether warm or cold blooded, but probably more so for your reptiles because they are just so darned hard to monitor while under anesthetics...but I saw no need to draw out that part of the conversation and probably make Kona's mom feel even more angst than she was already feeling, but rather tried to focus on the more positive info...sorry for your misunderstanding my intentions.
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