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Posted by Georgia on July 17, 2001 at 23:34:25:

In Reply to: RE: TERRY posted by COLLEEN on July 17, 2001 at 21:11:16:

: Thanks for the information, I just came back from the vet and he says that they could do bloodwork to confirm that he has URTD,s but he is pretty sure thats what it is so he gave TEX a shot in the arm for now and says it will take several months of shots and probley will not get rid of the disease. So I am not sure what to do now knowing that it will cost several hundred of dollars to treat her. All I do know is that I do not want her to die so I might have to give her to the vet which he has offered to take her. (I just found out TEX is a female)as you can tell I am one of those people who would have never thought of having a tortoise as a pet but now that I have I can't imagine life without her.

Do you know this vet that well? It REALLY bothers me that he out right offered to take Tex off your hands. I have never heard of a vet extending an offer like that. It just really bugs me. Did he explain his intentions? Why he was willing to take Tex? Are you having the blood tests done? How long has Tex been sick? I know you must be going crazy right now, I certainly would be. Hopefully others can guide you in the best direction.

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: : Thanks for the information, I just came back from the vet and he says that they could do bloodwork to confirm that he has URTD,s but he is pretty sure thats what it is so he gave TEX a shot in the arm for now and says it will take several months of shots and probley will not get rid of the disease. So I am not sure what to do now knowing that it will cost several hundred of dollars to treat her. All I do know is that I do not want her to die so I might have to give her to the vet which he has offered to take her. (I just found out TEX is a female)as you can tell I am one of those people who would have never thought of having a tortoise as a pet but now that I have I can't imagine life without her. : Do you know this vet that well? It REALLY bothers me that he out right offered to take Tex off your hands. I have never heard of a vet extending an offer like that. It just really bugs me. Did he explain his intentions? Why he was willing to take Tex? Are you having the blood tests done? How long has Tex been sick? I know you must be going crazy right now, I certainly would be. Hopefully others can guide you in the best direction.

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