Walter (the larger of my 2 hermann's) passed away in his sleep during the night. He hadn't been eating much and was very lethargic for about a week prior. Took him to the best vet i could find (called around and was recommended by other vets) He was given a thorough exam and "Cocktail Booster" shot of electrolytes, vitamins and calcium and he seemed to be coming around, was easting better and had more energy. Fecal sample has been sent for analysis as Randy is now the priority, although he has been a real champ from the get go. Lots of energy and appetite.
Even though i educated myself as much as possible (more than the average new tort owner for sure) I chalk this up to inexperience on my part and not being able to identify the symptoms earlier. The vet feels confident that the lab will return results of parasites and we will go forward after the results come back. Looking back i noticed the difference in appetites and energy levels but thought this was just a difference in ..... temperaments for lack of a better word.
The vet is making inquiries to see if any local universities or colleges would like to opportunity to autopsy as torts are quite rare around here. If not he will rest in my back yard under a newly planted rose bush.
R.I.P. Walter
Even though i educated myself as much as possible (more than the average new tort owner for sure) I chalk this up to inexperience on my part and not being able to identify the symptoms earlier. The vet feels confident that the lab will return results of parasites and we will go forward after the results come back. Looking back i noticed the difference in appetites and energy levels but thought this was just a difference in ..... temperaments for lack of a better word.
The vet is making inquiries to see if any local universities or colleges would like to opportunity to autopsy as torts are quite rare around here. If not he will rest in my back yard under a newly planted rose bush.
R.I.P. Walter
