Ballooning star - Page 3

EJ · 30-01-2012, 10:01 PM

Bloating is usually a sign of renal failure but when it reaches that stage in renal failure the tortoise usually has gout associated with it which prevents the tortoise from walking properly.

One of my Stars has shown signs of bloating and I can't imagine what causes it. What I look for before I worry is if the tortoise can walk tall.

Good it turned out well but it is also good that you sought out the help of a vet so you now know what to worry about or not in this case.

The problem with 'retained water' is that renal failure causes retained water(The kidneys shut down and there is no way to pass any fluids).

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Originally Posted by zx4g

Yes EJ with no problems,
all seams ok now, tort vet thought
It was retained water and wud go on
It's own, which it has

zx4g · 30-01-2012, 10:11 PM

she's def passing water (peed on me earlyer)
She's had a lot of changes recently
& vet thinks that's the cause, she
Was v lively Today. Will keep a v. close
Eye on her, thanx for all ur advise

TortBabe · 31-01-2012, 01:23 AM

Keep us posted on how she is doing, hope she continues to improve for you

**Alan1** · 31-01-2012, 07:01 AM

Is it possible that it was bladder stone blockage and it has now been able to pass it?

EJ · 31-01-2012, 01:34 PM

Bloating is usually a sign of fluid in the body cavity. A stone could cause it but the passing of the stone would probably not relieve it immediately.

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Originally Posted by caledonia

Is it possible that it was bladder stone blockage and it has now been able to pass it?

Essexbrummie · 01-02-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zx4g

Sorry this the tecno phob still can't get
iPhone to upload the photos x

Try downloading the app called snapbucket

zx4g · 02-02-2012, 12:26 PM

Thanx Rachael, photos now uploaded

31-01-2012, 01:23 AM	#23
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02-02-2012, 12:26 PM	#27
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30-01-2012, 10:11 PM	#22
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	she's def passing water (peed on me earlyer) She's had a lot of changes recently & vet thinks that's the cause, she Was v lively Today. Will keep a v. close Eye on her, thanx for all ur advise

31-01-2012, 07:01 AM	#24
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Is it possible that it was bladder stone blockage and it has now been able to pass it?

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