I had noticed over the last couple of days that Gypsy had not been his old self. Moving, but not as active has he has been. He was eating a little and drinking, so I thought it was just the weather change. Yesterday, I noticed his eyes were closed...so I immediately got him a soak. He didn't drink like he usually does when I soak him..so this concerned me. Then he tried to poop and nothing came out. I then noticed bubbles from his nose, so I thought ok..he just held his breath too long while trying to poop. When I took him out he vomitted clear mucus. Again, I thought ok...I used Smart Water so maybe this was again because of his holding his head under the water while trying to poop. As a precaution though...I moved him inside to monitor his temp and humidity levels and keep a better eye on him. This morning his eyes were normal, but he refused to eat. Today is protein day..so I took him outside and he tried to eat, but couldn't. He just played with the worm (his favorite) and then just walked away. I did soak him again and he tried to poop and again could not. He did open his mouth like he was going to gag..but that stopped. I brought him back inside and he just walked into his hide and has been there now just sitting.
So, after this long story...does it seem like he is impacted or does he have an URI? Should I call the vet tomorrow or is there something someone can suggest here. Thanks and again, I apologize for the long story..but I wanted to give as much info as possible. Other torts outside show no signs of illness and are eating and drinking fine.
So, after this long story...does it seem like he is impacted or does he have an URI? Should I call the vet tomorrow or is there something someone can suggest here. Thanks and again, I apologize for the long story..but I wanted to give as much info as possible. Other torts outside show no signs of illness and are eating and drinking fine.
