need advice

[vivp]

my mums tortoise outside got into by a fox she had 4 tortoise 2 have gone missing, one is fine the other tortoise is bleeding from a a bit of shell that has come alway, my mum is alway at the moment, so not sure what to do.

viv

[Henry-flash]

Do you have a picture. I would take the injured tortoise to a vets.

[vivp]

no would have to go back round my mums again to do that, all i can tell you is the side of the tortoise shell has come of, and the bit above his head on the shell is bleeding.

[Henry-flash]

Could you not bring the tortoise back to your house? I think you should clean the wound up and put the torotises somewhere safe to make sure this doen't happen again. Lets see what someone more experienced thinks.

[aprillinda]

sorry to hear this sad news

i really think you need to get back round to your moms

and check on this injured snail pics would help you get the best advice from here

can you phone mom and ask her opinion


also you need to check how the fox got in otherwise the fox could be back tonight !

these 2 torts are depending on you at the moment

hope all goes well

[vivp]

at the moment they are both in the indoors enclosure at my mums, she is alway and i cant get in touch with her she is on a cruise.

[Henry-flash]

I think I would be tempted to bring them home to keep a close eye on them. I do think that you should see a vet especially if it is bleeding.

[vivp]

i will go round at getting them after dinner.

[sarah]

Sorry to here thatregarding the missing tortoises have you looked for holes in your mums garden? they might be in the next doors garden.

I would get the injured tortoise to your house asap and ring a vets ASAP do you know of a vets you can ring? if not maybe we could point you the direction of one.

Is the tortoise bleeding alot? Have you tried to stop it?

[rodneypig]

Make sure you remove any animals from the garden as a fox will always return - they are b*-@*'"s like that!

[vivp]

i dont know of any to phone that will be open on a sunday, not its not bleeding at great deal. I have look over the garden but will have another look later

[aprillinda]

where do you live with regards to getting to a vet do you have transport

[vivp]

i live in romford,essex yeah i have transport,

[sandy]

There is a vets in Romford, Stokes and something they are tortoise specialists. It should be
in the phone book.

[sandy]

Here is the name and phone number.

Lawton and Stokes,
12 Fitzillian Avenue,
Harold Wood,
Romford,
Essex,
RM30QS
Tel: 01708 384444

Lawton - B. Vet. Med.; Cert. V. Opthal.; Cert. L. A. S.; C. Biol.; M. I.
Biol.; P. Zoo. Med.; F.R.C.V.S.

[vivp]

thanks are normal vets no good?

[sarah]

No most vets have no clue how to treat a tortoise. Even ones who state they are good at tortoise care are rubbish.

[imported_Lowe]

Sadly not, they don't have the specialist knowledge needed for tortoises since in general they're not a popular pet.

[vivp]

ok thanks hopefully i will get a appointment for tomorrow, i have some photos, where shall i post them, he seems to be moving about abit as it pick him up and put him in the middle of the pen and he walk over to the house part.

[shootinglou79]

i dont think sarah or andy will mind if you post them on topic here hun, im so glad he's moving and seems ok.

[sarah]

Yes thats fine post them in this thread!!! :)

[vivp]

ok here they are

let me know what you think

[Becks]

oh my thats gotta hurt .. is that wood hanging from the wound and did u find the other 2 ?
did u have a good look round the garden and the neigbours ect .. that def needs vet treatment bless poor thing ..
luv becks xxxxxxx

[Henry-flash]

I would say this needs urgent medical attention

[sandy]

You need to bathe the wound in some sort of anticeptic, or even salt solution, to stop infection
setting in. If would have been worth phoning for advice at Lawson and Stokes in an emergency.
The longer the wait, the more infection can set in.

[Wellersbird]

Was there any follow up to this post??? Gosh, that looks awful. I hope the poor little mite survived.

[vivp]

yeah that is wood chip hanging off, didnt find the other two thou, told the neighbour to have a look as well, will keep looking thou. is there anything a vet can do thou.

[Henry-flash]

The last message was only posted 10minutes ago so we have no further information.

[Wellersbird]

I'm having a blonde day, sorry. I saw the last posters date of registration and not the last post that was added! Doh! My bad, sorry.

[sarah]

Oh my gosh have you rang the vets? that tortoise must be in so much pain. I would take all the woodchips away and wash it in salt water as sandy said. I would also keep it on a old towel and keep it nice and warm.

[Dazza]

VIV

Make sure you ask the vet for consulation fes, those vet are exotics specalists and i have a feeling consultation is £50 +, i hope thats ok!!

But theres no better vet to deal with your torotise!!

Good luck.

Darren

[vivp]

no havent rung the vet, been trying to sort out my 3 kids and put them all to bed.

[wizzasmum]

If you have a syringe then flush that wound with salt water to remove the wood chips, and keep on towels as others have said until you can see the vet urgently.

[Bluey]

That injury certainly looks very painful, I hope all goes well with him

[tortoise_dude]

One of my torts, tommy got attacked by a fox, and he is doing great now, his injuries where very similar.
untill you can see a vet, wash the wound with betadine, or iodine, then keep the tortoise on an old towel, or paper towels,
keep the heat up, and keep washing the wound to keep infection from getting in.
The vet will give a baytrill injection (Mine did) and then clean out the wound etc. My vet told me to paint iodine onto the shell to keep it clean.
Chances are the tortoise will survive if you stop infection from setting in.
As a member, wizzasmum, can vouch for (she has been minding him)
it really is awfull to see this, but its great you are there to get them sorted.
fingers crossed.
Josh

[jo__]

The poor little thing...How is he doing today? Keep us updated on his progress...Hopefully he should make a full recovery with the right treatment :)
Jo x