Not sure what to make of this

[Stev0623]

About two weeks ago one of my RFs, Blossom, started acting oddly.

She was normally very active, and ate a TON. she then, out of no where, stopped eating and started just laying with her head out and not moving around very much.

Ive had her isolated since i noticed it. Her left eye looks weird, and her head seems like it may be a bit swollen. I cant feel any fluid or anything on her head or neck, but Ive included some pictures for you guys to look at.

The Vet has been giving her Fortaz.

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Really hoping she gets better, its one of those things where I love all of my torts, but she really is one of my favs.


Praying for the best, Steve

 

[Candy]

Welcome to the forum. We have a lot of Redfoot owners on here with a lot of experience. I was wondering what was the diagnosis of your tortoise when you took her to the vet? I was also wondering how is she kept? Enclosure, temps., humidity level?

 

[egyptiandan]

I'm not seeing any swelling, just some dehydration. What has the vet prescribed Fortaz for? From your description it sounds like your Redfoot has a protozoan problem. Flagyl should fix that up for you.

Danny

 

[DaisyDuke]

I took Flagyl myself before. It's neat to know that it can help Torts too.
I'm still new to Torts so I don't have any advice. But I wanted to say she is beautiful and I hope she feels better soon

 

[Isa]

Good luck Keep us updated please.

 

[Scooter]

I hope she gets better soon!

 

[Stev0623]

I'm not seeing any swelling, just some dehydration. What has the vet prescribed Fortaz for? From your description it sounds like your Redfoot has a protozoan problem. Flagyl should fix that up for you.

Danny

You think shes dehydrated? How can I fix that?

Soaked her in warm water for about an hour today. Anyyhing else?

 

[egyptiandan]

How do you have her set-up?

Danny

 

[Stev0623]

How do you have her set-up?

Danny

She Stays outside, in a pen with grass, clovers, and a ton of hibiscus plants. Fed 4 times a week, they have multiple water spots.

 

[egyptiandan]

Is she still outside? What are your temperatures outside? Do you run a sprinkler in the enclosure at least once a day?
If she's not moving much and not eating, than she isn't hydrating herself and you should be soaking her at least once a day.

Danny

 

[Madkins007]

I was going to ask for more details about the cares as well until Danny beat me to it, but I really don't think we have enough data yet to really help you. I for one would like to know more about the climate info- temps, humidities at tort level, how the cage mates are doing, etc.

 

[Stev0623]

I was going to ask for more details about the cares as well until Danny beat me to it, but I really don't think we have enough data yet to really help you. I for one would like to know more about the climate info- temps, humidities at tort level, how the cage mates are doing, etc.

The Climate is central FL. constantly around 85-95. Humid as hell. I provide artificial rain for about 2 hours every other day with a misting sprinkler.

The other torts are in great shape. Actice running around.