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tortoise illness

22 16:04:45

Question
hi i have a med spur thighed tortoise male
for the last 10 days or so it has not eaten or moved
its legs are swollen
we have took him to the vets with no joy
they reacon they wormed him gave him a vitamin injection and antibiotics
but im not sure they did
any help or advice will be most welcome

Answer
He needs a vets care. I am sorry I cannot offer more than that, but I am not a vet, and what I think it is is not good news.

Remember, tortoises heal slowly, so give it time.

You can also ask for help at http: www.tortoiseforum.org for other answers.

I wish I had better news for you. Sorry.