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rodneyvet · 19-03-2009, 05:45 PM

The decision for euthanasia is based on the condition of the tortoise. Its going to need lots of supportive care (and i will probably loose money on it but thats not the point). It could move and was responsive. Although there is a large tissue deficit, From what i can see there is no coelomic organ damage that is obvious. Its got to pull through the first few days though as an anaesthetic is a bit risky at the mo. The shell probably will never heal over so it needs a prosthetic replacement. It will loose a large portion of the left lung probably but that shouldnt affect it too much.. In this pic its packed off with gel and now has a body bandage on top

madsmum · 19-03-2009, 05:49 PM

How did this happen? Was tort free roaming on grass?

AdamSoS · 19-03-2009, 06:02 PM

Seesh.. lost for words and understand it was an acident.. i just hope you are doing the right thing in keeping her alive rather then putting her through misery.. i hope im wrong

Sad event..

rodneyvet · 19-03-2009, 06:04 PM

Like I said she is on lots of painkillers. Believe me if i think there is no chance, I will put them to sleep straight away. please refer to the dog attack pictures if you are in any doubt.

Beverley · 19-03-2009, 06:09 PM

The poor tortoise that is a really horrific injury.
I am full of praise for you Rodneyvet for the care you are giving this tortoise, I do hope it pulls through, I know you are doing your very best and it is in expert hands.

Kirkie · 19-03-2009, 06:14 PM

I'm with you Beverley, lucky the tort found its way to Rodneyvet. Hope it pulls through. Fingers crossed here.

linda · 19-03-2009, 09:29 PM

thank you mark for bringing this sad news to our attention

if it saves any tort from a similar accident it will be well worth it

im hoping the torts recovers from his injuries

Lolly8 · 19-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Poor tort.

Very sad story.At least the tort is in a good hand to recover.

19-03-2009, 11:09 PM

adam, i understand that you care for animals,
but we dont progress if we just stand still

its people like Rodneyvet that have made it possible for us to have all this wonderful medical treatment , a hundred years ago we died from things that are now simple to cure

maybe this tort wont survive, the stress alone is a funny thing, but it will not be in any real pain with the aid of modern medicine and the leasons learnt from this will enable vets to take tort treatment a little futher the next time

nicnic · 19-03-2009, 11:30 PM

What would we do without people like you ( Rodneyvet )
Well done for giving her the chance to pull through.
Fingers crossed...

19-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	The poor tortoise that is a really horrific injury. I am full of praise for you Rodneyvet for the care you are giving this tortoise, I do hope it pulls through, I know you are doing your very best and it is in expert hands. __________________

19-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#18
Lolly8 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 5,276	Poor tort. Very sad story.At least the tort is in a good hand to recover. __________________

19-03-2009, 05:45 PM	#11
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	The decision for euthanasia is based on the condition of the tortoise. Its going to need lots of supportive care (and i will probably loose money on it but thats not the point). It could move and was responsive. Although there is a large tissue deficit, From what i can see there is no coelomic organ damage that is obvious. Its got to pull through the first few days though as an anaesthetic is a bit risky at the mo. The shell probably will never heal over so it needs a prosthetic replacement. It will loose a large portion of the left lung probably but that shouldnt affect it too much.. In this pic its packed off with gel and now has a body bandage on top

19-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
madsmum Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: liverpool Posts: 266	How did this happen? Was tort free roaming on grass?

19-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#13
AdamSoS Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 396	Seesh.. lost for words and understand it was an acident.. i just hope you are doing the right thing in keeping her alive rather then putting her through misery.. i hope im wrong Sad event..

19-03-2009, 06:04 PM	#14
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Like I said she is on lots of painkillers. Believe me if i think there is no chance, I will put them to sleep straight away. please refer to the dog attack pictures if you are in any doubt.

19-03-2009, 06:14 PM	#16
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I'm with you Beverley, lucky the tort found its way to Rodneyvet. Hope it pulls through. Fingers crossed here.

19-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#17
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	thank you mark for bringing this sad news to our attention if it saves any tort from a similar accident it will be well worth it im hoping the torts recovers from his injuries

19-03-2009, 11:09 PM	#19
purplelinda Guest Posts: n/a	adam, i understand that you care for animals, but we dont progress if we just stand still its people like Rodneyvet that have made it possible for us to have all this wonderful medical treatment , a hundred years ago we died from things that are now simple to cure maybe this tort wont survive, the stress alone is a funny thing, but it will not be in any real pain with the aid of modern medicine and the leasons learnt from this will enable vets to take tort treatment a little futher the next time

19-03-2009, 11:30 PM	#20
nicnic Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wigan, Manchester Posts: 309	What would we do without people like you ( Rodneyvet ) Well done for giving her the chance to pull through. Fingers crossed...

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