Please Help (respiratory infection)

[TuRbOtOrD]

I have a red footed tortoise who is 1 1/2 years old. He has a respatory infection which i am currently trying to treat with meds. given to me by the vet. He took it fine for the first 4 days but now he has totally refused to eat any thing i offer and he threw up once. i am suppose to be going a way in less than a week but am very worried with the condition he is in. PLEASE HELP!

 

[wellington]

Have you put the meds inside his favorite treat? Maybe do just a little bit in several bites.

 

[lismar79]

Does your vet board animals? I would ask that way he is getting the best care while you are gone.

 

[kathyth]

I recently rescued a two year old Redfoot that was sick with a resp. infection.
He was placed on injections every other day for 21 days. It worked.
Did you go to a vet that specializes in reptiles?
Please make sure temps are up, i. The enclosure to 85, 24/7. This will help build his immune system.
Can you take him back to the vet?
Can a friend provide the treatment he needs while you are gone?

 

[TuRbOtOrD]

Ya I am going to do shots because I got him to eat and he will spit the food out if the mess are in it.

 

[johnsonnboswell]

Often meds depress appetite. Try a baby food soak

 

[ascott]

Take care where you inject the tortoise so as not to cause permanent muscle damage, especially if the tortoise is small.