Flagyl treatment - Page 3

TortBabe · 04-12-2010, 02:50 PM

Aww Bev, I really feel for you I Wish I was there to help

Beverley · 04-12-2010, 03:00 PM

Clare I wish you were here too

NATURALIS · 04-12-2010, 03:22 PM

if you need any help just pm me

Beverley · 04-12-2010, 06:11 PM

Anything he ate yesterday was passed completely undigested and stupid fool that I am I thought it was little bits that had stuck to his shell before so he must be very sick !!!
Sorry for posting so much but I am so worried.

EJ · 04-12-2010, 06:23 PM

The liver produces the digestive juices to... digest. You really need a vet.

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Originally Posted by Beverley

The bit of butternut squash was passed today after his second bath completely undigested

ziggy's owner · 04-12-2010, 06:33 PM

Oh bev I really hope you sort it

TortBabe · 04-12-2010, 08:11 PM

Bev just had a thought....maybe you could try the PDSA vet on the Antrim Road, he is a reptile vet too ? Will look his number up later, and its not as far out as Jubilees. From what I've heard he is a fantastic vet, really goes out of his way to help animals. You could maybe ring him on Monday and see what he thinks he may be a much better bet than Michael. I hope hes ok xxx

**egyptiandan64** · 04-12-2010, 08:45 PM

Like Ed has been saying you really need to get the Chaco on Flagyl. The Flagyl will help with the most likely protozoans and the hexamita (green urine).
If your going to do a some force feeding than a tube about 2 1/2 inches long is good. Best to use critical care for the force feeding as it also has bacteria in it to help digest the food. That and mix in some calcium.
Like Ed said a blood test won't show up any protozoans that are in the digestive tract.

Danny

Beverley · 04-12-2010, 09:37 PM

Thank you Danny, I did say to the vet that I thought this tortoise would need Flagyl but he didn't give me any I wish now that I had insisted

I really wish now I had insisted

I am so grateful for everybodys help and advice as I am worried sick. I did have a cry to myself when the wee pet went over to try and eat some butternut squash, knowing his time could be running out ....
Thanks Clare I will try him he could be no worse

Evie · 04-12-2010, 09:58 PM

Bev I am so sorry to read your post it must be so upsetting for you.

I would insist that the vet does things your way now - it is an ackward situation but you must pass on your opinion especially as your little one is at risk - Danny and Ed have years of experience.

If he is going to tube him to administer the flagyl then it should make sense to leave the tube in to enable you to feed, hydrate and regenerate the gut flora after the treatment.

I hope you get some help soon Bev x

04-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#21
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Aww Bev, I really feel for you I Wish I was there to help __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

04-12-2010, 03:00 PM	#22
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Clare I wish you were here too __________________

04-12-2010, 06:11 PM	#24
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Anything he ate yesterday was passed completely undigested and stupid fool that I am I thought it was little bits that had stuck to his shell before so he must be very sick !!! Sorry for posting so much but I am so worried. __________________ Last edited by Beverley; 04-12-2010 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Sp.

04-12-2010, 06:33 PM	#26
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04-12-2010, 08:11 PM	#27
TortBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 6,919	Bev just had a thought....maybe you could try the PDSA vet on the Antrim Road, he is a reptile vet too ? Will look his number up later, and its not as far out as Jubilees. From what I've heard he is a fantastic vet, really goes out of his way to help animals. You could maybe ring him on Monday and see what he thinks he may be a much better bet than Michael. I hope hes ok xxx __________________ Busy Mum to ~ 2 Kids, 2 Yorkies, 1 Horsfield, 6 Hermanns, 2 Iberas, 6 Tunisians, 2 Indian Stars and 2 Pancakes

04-12-2010, 03:22 PM	#23
NATURALIS Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cheshire Posts: 3,472	if you need any help just pm me

04-12-2010, 08:45 PM	#28
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Like Ed has been saying you really need to get the Chaco on Flagyl. The Flagyl will help with the most likely protozoans and the hexamita (green urine). If your going to do a some force feeding than a tube about 2 1/2 inches long is good. Best to use critical care for the force feeding as it also has bacteria in it to help digest the food. That and mix in some calcium. Like Ed said a blood test won't show up any protozoans that are in the digestive tract. Danny __________________

04-12-2010, 09:37 PM	#29
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Thank you Danny, I did say to the vet that I thought this tortoise would need Flagyl but he didn't give me any I wish now that I had insisted I really wish now I had insisted I am so grateful for everybodys help and advice as I am worried sick. I did have a cry to myself when the wee pet went over to try and eat some butternut squash, knowing his time could be running out .... Thanks Clare I will try him he could be no worse __________________

04-12-2010, 09:58 PM	#30
Evie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,752	Bev I am so sorry to read your post it must be so upsetting for you. I would insist that the vet does things your way now - it is an ackward situation but you must pass on your opinion especially as your little one is at risk - Danny and Ed have years of experience. If he is going to tube him to administer the flagyl then it should make sense to leave the tube in to enable you to feed, hydrate and regenerate the gut flora after the treatment. I hope you get some help soon Bev x

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