12-07-2007, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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12-07-2007, 05:28 PM | #2 |
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Oh Jill,
I am no expert but you definately need to see a tortoise vet immediatley with that, poor little fellow. Ade
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12-07-2007, 05:32 PM | #3 |
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She's in a cool bath at the moment!it looks awful doesnt it!! its so distressing to see
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12-07-2007, 05:34 PM | #4 |
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Yes poor thing looks like some kind of hernia or prolapse.
Let us know how you get on. Ade
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12-07-2007, 05:38 PM | #5 |
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I've only had her about 2 weeks rescued from a viv and bad diet.she travelled 37 miles to get to me! her nose was
abit bubbly for a few day but settled down?
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12-07-2007, 05:59 PM | #6 |
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Well i've just spoke to my friend who works in the vets and she thinks it prolapse too from what i've told her!
Bad diet can cause this? the Poor little mite was fed on red/green lettuce!!oh it sickens me!! for the past 2 weeks its had pancies and lots of weeds!!
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12-07-2007, 06:08 PM | #7 |
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Poor little one. I hope he's ok.xxxx
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12-07-2007, 06:11 PM | #8 |
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please keep us updated jill
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12-07-2007, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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Oh bless the wee thing, I hope it's nothing that can't be fixed.
Good luck.
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12-07-2007, 06:44 PM | #10 |
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ouch that doesnt look nice,Makes me want to cross my legs! glad you are trying to sort the problem hope she gets well soon
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