Re: TAKE IT TO A VET!!!

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Posted by kathy on January 10, 2002 at 08:48:07:

In Reply to: Re: TAKE IT TO A VET!!! posted by Turtleboy on January 10, 2002 at 08:33:34:

: : : : : : : He is either suffering from mbd or lack of protein in the diet. What are you feeding him and what are you using lighting wise? Still take him to the vet, but make sure he does not give your tortoise a vit. a shot. Some vets try to do this, it is quite bad for the animal.

: : : : : : : Justin
: : : : : : Justin, Thanks for your response. what is mbd?. I read a lot of information when I bought him and bought the proper light for reptiles (one that was recomended) I don't remember the exact brand. He also has a heat lamp on top of his cage and I offer him a nice varity of greens and a little fruit. On nice day's I take him outside to eat clover the only thing he ever seems to eat although, he's not even eating that now. Kathy

: : : : : I don't know if Justin is still out there tonight, but mbd is metabolic bone disease. A heat lamp is not enough, nor is full-spectrum UVA. You need a UVB bulb also. Regarding what Justin said about the vitamin A shot that may be suggested, I've only heard the horror stories about what happens when that shot is given just as something to try. Good luck.

: : : : Thanks to everyone for their responses. My head is being filled with more questions instead of answers. If he has MBD does this mean I did something to cause this or was it something he inherited? what kind of horror stories are associated with the vit. A shot? if the vet wants to give him one what should I tell him? I do have a UVB light for him as well as the heat lamp. I just think that this has something to do with his poor appetite. Kathy

: : : You need to take it to a VET. I don't think everyone in this forum is an expert or Vet and should not give expert like advise. If it all of a sudden is not eating, something is wrong. Have the Vet check it for an infection and then see what it is, If it does not have an infection then something else is wrong. But I would have the Vet check that first before you wait any longer. If you have any questions I have a local vet who is an "expert" on reptiles and tortoises and runs a tortoise rescue. If you want to get his number email me.

: : If you know a reptile vet in the dallas area please email the vet information and I will call. I was unable to email you. I found one in the phone book last night near here, I just hope he can help. I will call this morning. I noticed somethig interesting on the forum this morning. someone else said their turtle was having problems opening his eyes, that's how mine started out before he started going down hill maybe he has the same thing. I'm just worried that he will not get better. I will post what I find out, Kathy

: tcs@globalbiz.net is my email. He is not in your area but he might know someone who is and he might be able to answer some questions for you.

Turtleboy, thanks for your offer to help I tried to email you twice but it comes back. I found a vet here in my area that treats reptiles only problem is that he is closed on thursday's. found another one that maybe could help he won't be in until late this afternoon. my regular vet will see him but doesn't know much if anything about them. can you email me texasmarks@msn.com now I am getting nervous because I can't find anyone who can help him

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: : : : : : : : He is either suffering from mbd or lack of protein in the diet. What are you feeding him and what are you using lighting wise? Still take him to the vet, but make sure he does not give your tortoise a vit. a shot. Some vets try to do this, it is quite bad for the animal. : : : : : : : : Justin : : : : : : : Justin, Thanks for your response. what is mbd?. I read a lot of information when I bought him and bought the proper light for reptiles (one that was recomended) I don't remember the exact brand. He also has a heat lamp on top of his cage and I offer him a nice varity of greens and a little fruit. On nice day's I take him outside to eat clover the only thing he ever seems to eat although, he's not even eating that now. Kathy : : : : : : I don't know if Justin is still out there tonight, but mbd is metabolic bone disease. A heat lamp is not enough, nor is full-spectrum UVA. You need a UVB bulb also. Regarding what Justin said about the vitamin A shot that may be suggested, I've only heard the horror stories about what happens when that shot is given just as something to try. Good luck. : : : : : Thanks to everyone for their responses. My head is being filled with more questions instead of answers. If he has MBD does this mean I did something to cause this or was it something he inherited? what kind of horror stories are associated with the vit. A shot? if the vet wants to give him one what should I tell him? I do have a UVB light for him as well as the heat lamp. I just think that this has something to do with his poor appetite. Kathy : : : : You need to take it to a VET. I don't think everyone in this forum is an expert or Vet and should not give expert like advise. If it all of a sudden is not eating, something is wrong. Have the Vet check it for an infection and then see what it is, If it does not have an infection then something else is wrong. But I would have the Vet check that first before you wait any longer. If you have any questions I have a local vet who is an "expert" on reptiles and tortoises and runs a tortoise rescue. If you want to get his number email me. : : : If you know a reptile vet in the dallas area please email the vet information and I will call. I was unable to email you. I found one in the phone book last night near here, I just hope he can help. I will call this morning. I noticed somethig interesting on the forum this morning. someone else said their turtle was having problems opening his eyes, that's how mine started out before he started going down hill maybe he has the same thing. I'm just worried that he will not get better. I will post what I find out, Kathy : : tcs@globalbiz.net is my email. He is not in your area but he might know someone who is and he might be able to answer some questions for you. : : Turtleboy, thanks for your offer to help I tried to email you twice but it comes back. I found a vet here in my area that treats reptiles only problem is that he is closed on thursday's. found another one that maybe could help he won't be in until late this afternoon. my regular vet will see him but doesn't know much if anything about them. can you email me texasmarks@msn.com now I am getting nervous because I can't find anyone who can help him

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