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It is mainly to check for blockage or foreign materialHi, would an X-ray rule out anything serious?
It is mainly to check for blockage or foreign materialHi, would an X-ray rule out anything serious?
I completely understand being worried but I think that tortoises can go for several days or more without eating and be ok. Especially adults. Hydration is of most importance as are proper humidity and temperature for your particular species. And some tortoise keepers swear by the carrot soaks Hopefully once the vomiting stops an appetite will developAlso can I just ask, how long should I let speedy go without eating before I ring my vet again it’s been 3 days since last meal. Obviously I’m guessing the medication will affect his gut flora and appetite but how long before I should get seriously worried? He’s back at vet on the 8th could he wait till then? I’m trying everything to persuade him and will continue to but nothing is working at the moment .
He is a Mediterranean spur thighed tortoise, part of the testudo family. He is 13 years old. What am I’m concerned is he’s not vomiting anymore mostly gagging, I was worried he was gasping for air but he is still walking around and I assume if it was anything respiratory, that caused him to gasp for air, he would be inactive. Therefore I’m assuming he’s trying to be sick but has no food left too come up. Again thank you for trying to help it’s very helpful to have a second opinion.I completely understand being worried but I think that tortoises can go for several days or more without eating and be ok. Especially adults. Hydration is of most importance as are proper humidity and temperature for your particular species. And some tortoise keepers swear by the carrot soaks Hopefully once the vomiting stops an appetite will develop
What type of tortoise and how old is Speedy?