OK!
you all know for weeks now ive been up and down with this little guy
trying everything i can imagine to get him healthy
Vet trips and fecal exams came back all negative 3 weeks ago..
TODAY! he pooped out a HUGE long thin white worm ( like spaghetti noodle )
He's got WORMS! UGH!
Talked to the vet they are making up a batch of medication for him right now
UGH!!!
they suggested that first sample came back negative for one of two reasons, #1 , they test for eggs not adult worms.. , or #2 fecal sample wasnt fresh enough to show a positive result..
either could be the case i suppose but ive seen it for my self now and am hopefully getting it taken care of starting today
He's been more active since i started getting him outside.. but not been eating for the last week now.
Anyone ever had a tortoise with worms like this?
Whats the recovery time? what damage has been done? any information is greatly appreciated..
how is the medication usually given? im sure my vet will fill me in when i go there today to pickup the medication.. just asking generally for those who have shared this experience!
I feel like ive had everything go wrong that could go wrong with this guy.. sigh
my snakes and chameleons never gave me this much of a headache!
!!!!!!!! UGH!! i say UGH AGAIN!!!
you all know for weeks now ive been up and down with this little guy
trying everything i can imagine to get him healthy
Vet trips and fecal exams came back all negative 3 weeks ago..
TODAY! he pooped out a HUGE long thin white worm ( like spaghetti noodle )
He's got WORMS! UGH!
Talked to the vet they are making up a batch of medication for him right now
UGH!!!
they suggested that first sample came back negative for one of two reasons, #1 , they test for eggs not adult worms.. , or #2 fecal sample wasnt fresh enough to show a positive result..
either could be the case i suppose but ive seen it for my self now and am hopefully getting it taken care of starting today
He's been more active since i started getting him outside.. but not been eating for the last week now.
Anyone ever had a tortoise with worms like this?
Whats the recovery time? what damage has been done? any information is greatly appreciated..
how is the medication usually given? im sure my vet will fill me in when i go there today to pickup the medication.. just asking generally for those who have shared this experience!
I feel like ive had everything go wrong that could go wrong with this guy.. sigh
my snakes and chameleons never gave me this much of a headache!
!!!!!!!! UGH!! i say UGH AGAIN!!!