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19-07-2010, 05:29 PM
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What are the symptoms of RNS?
I'm curious, my tort made a gurgling sound and sneezed. I've only had him for four days and I'm very anxious about looking after him properly as he's my first tortoise...I'm sure it's nothing and I'm worrying too much, best be safe than sorry though.
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19-07-2010, 05:42 PM
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a runny nose and bubbles from the nose. wheezing develops too I think. a lot of folks panic about a sneeze and stuff but bubbles is what you would notice
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20-07-2010, 10:22 AM
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Hi Pumpkinpie, my wee tort is being treated for RNS at the minute, it was the bubbles from the nose i noticed, She was pulling her head in and blowing bubbles. The vet gave her and injection and i have to give her antibiotic drops. She had no other symptons, eating normally etc.
Hope your torts ok x
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20-07-2010, 10:56 AM
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Thanks, he probably just got some soil up his nose
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20-07-2010, 12:54 PM
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blowing bubbles from nose, runny nose, sometimes mouth gapes open if having breathing difficulties. Just keep an eye in it; I'm sure it'll be fine. Sometimes after a bath, or eating food, can cause bubbles to appear but that's nothing to worry about.
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23-08-2010, 02:29 PM
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hey steve, i've only just read this post! If you have anymore worries don't hesitate to email me as i can't always get on here... i also worried of RNS with him ages ago but without bubbles or signs of difficulty breathing im assured it aint RNS
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25-08-2010, 12:39 AM
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If you're hearing noise... it's most likely not RNS. What you describe is an upper respiratory problem... not the same thing.
If the tortoise is lethargic you might want to consider a vet visit. Quote:
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25-08-2010, 09:33 AM
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25-08-2010, 01:00 PM
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It can be but there are circumstances where it is unexplaned... hence the name Runny Nose Syndrome... which is the point I was trying to make. One case you have to take immediate action and take it to the vet and the other case it is not much of a worry except that the tortoise should be isolated in both cases.
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25-08-2010, 09:35 PM
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So, just to be clear when do we need to take immediate action and when is it not so serious? Can the not so serious be serious if you don't take the necessary action? Just so I know what I'm looking out for!
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