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Jill_Ramma · 12-07-2007, 07:29 PM

Ok no probs, thanks darren

yes vets tomorrow

**Eire_Ade** · 12-07-2007, 07:36 PM

Hi Jill,

I think Darren has a very valid point there, is there any chance of an emergency appointment tonight!!!

I would hate to try and push it in and it go wrong and rupture, and trying to keep it moist until morning would be awkward to say the least.

I would hate anything to happen to his little tortoise which could be avoided by going sooner rather than later.

Ade

hobgoblin · 12-07-2007, 07:39 PM

poor little thing

I wouldnt want to try and put it back in ....i'd rather leave it to the vet

I'd try and get an appointment tonight

Dazza · 12-07-2007, 08:30 PM

that really does look awful viv, sorry for the little fella, at least hes in good care,

Dazza

Caroline McI · 12-07-2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caroline McI

Can I ask, what exactly has prolapsed? Is it part of the bowel?

Still confused, anyone?

**Eire_Ade** · 12-07-2007, 09:13 PM

Sorry Caroline, I dont know what has prolapsed, but it certainly looks painful alright.

Ade

Caroline McI · 12-07-2007, 09:20 PM

I know, it's such a worry with these wee creatures that we love so much.

hope he is ok.

sandy · 12-07-2007, 09:21 PM

Its usually the penis or the female organs that are pushed outside. Sometimes straining to poo
will have this effect. Sometimes it just pops out, like male torts flashing. But for some reason
it does not return inside.
Good advice from Darren.

**egyptiandan64** · 12-07-2007, 09:23 PM

Hi Jill,
That definately looks like the bladder has prolapsed and not the intestine. A bladder prolapse it probably worse then an intestinal prolapse. Do not try to push it back in. There is a great chance you could rupture the bladder. The vet will most likely asperate and then try to gently push back in.
Like Darren said you absolutely need to keep it from drying out and if possible get to the vets tonight. It really is an emergency. The longer the bladder is out the greater the chance it will start to die.
Keep us updated as to how it's going.

Danny

Jill_Ramma · 12-07-2007, 10:24 PM

Sorry computer keeps going down!!
I've been massaging very gently for the past few hours and its gone in alittle

12-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#21
Jill_Ramma Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redcar Posts: 82	Ok no probs, thanks darren yes vets tomorrow __________________ Starting weight (11 STONE) 10 half stone 4 horsfields 2 Leopards,Del boy,Rodney 4 Ratties,Alice,Snowy,bungie,base 1 German shepherd,Thor 4 bunnie,Bam,boo,zel,buster

12-07-2007, 07:36 PM	#22
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Jill, I think Darren has a very valid point there, is there any chance of an emergency appointment tonight!!! I would hate to try and push it in and it go wrong and rupture, and trying to keep it moist until morning would be awkward to say the least. I would hate anything to happen to his little tortoise which could be avoided by going sooner rather than later. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

12-07-2007, 08:30 PM	#24
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	that really does look awful viv, sorry for the little fella, at least hes in good care, Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

12-07-2007, 09:13 PM	#26
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Sorry Caroline, I dont know what has prolapsed, but it certainly looks painful alright. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

12-07-2007, 09:20 PM	#27
Caroline McI Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scotland, moved to Sussex (sunnier for Cookie) Posts: 649	I know, it's such a worry with these wee creatures that we love so much. hope he is ok. __________________ *********************** Love me, love Cookie R.I.P Lottie, we miss you x

12-07-2007, 07:39 PM	#23
hobgoblin Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nantwich,cheshire Posts: 69	poor little thing I wouldnt want to try and put it back in ....i'd rather leave it to the vet I'd try and get an appointment tonight

12-07-2007, 09:21 PM	#28
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Its usually the penis or the female organs that are pushed outside. Sometimes straining to poo will have this effect. Sometimes it just pops out, like male torts flashing. But for some reason it does not return inside. Good advice from Darren. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

12-07-2007, 09:23 PM	#29
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Hi Jill, That definately looks like the bladder has prolapsed and not the intestine. A bladder prolapse it probably worse then an intestinal prolapse. Do not try to push it back in. There is a great chance you could rupture the bladder. The vet will most likely asperate and then try to gently push back in. Like Darren said you absolutely need to keep it from drying out and if possible get to the vets tonight. It really is an emergency. The longer the bladder is out the greater the chance it will start to die. Keep us updated as to how it's going. Danny __________________

12-07-2007, 10:24 PM	#30
Jill_Ramma Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redcar Posts: 82	Sorry computer keeps going down!! I've been massaging very gently for the past few hours and its gone in alittle __________________ Starting weight (11 STONE) 10 half stone 4 horsfields 2 Leopards,Del boy,Rodney 4 Ratties,Alice,Snowy,bungie,base 1 German shepherd,Thor 4 bunnie,Bam,boo,zel,buster

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