Why does my leopard tortoise have runny nose?
Without doubt the most common ailment to affect tortoises is Runny Nose Syndrome (RNS), a respiratory problem caused by an infection of the upper respiratory tract. It can occur in any species of tortoise, but seems to be most common in the Leopard tortoise. It can be hard to spot in the early stages and can appear at any time of the year.
How to tell if a tortoise has a respiratory infection?
Some of the most common symptoms of a tortoise respiratory infection include: 1 Runny nose 2 Puffy or swollen eyes 3 Difficulty breathing 4 Lethargic or easily tired 5 Excessive sneezing, coughing, or gasping 6 Loss of appetite 7 Inability to swim properly
Can a tortoise come down with a cold?
Just like people, tortoises can come down with colds and becoming diagnosed with respiratory infections that affect their daily lives. While the first action you should take is to take them to your local vet, you can also implement some simple tortoise respiratory infection home treatments.
What to do if your tortoise has grass in its nostril?
First check that there is no foreign body lodged in the nostril – grass seed, grass etc. If one is found it should be removed without delay and drops used as outlined below to clear up any infection it may have caused. If a foreign body is not the culprit, ask your vet (or your normal doctor or pharmacy) for a sterile swab.
Why does my tortoise have a runny nose?
Occasionally, after eating succulent type foods the liquid produced can transfer from the back of the mouth and out through the nares giving the appearance of a runny nose. The tortoise has a keen sense of smell which is used for identifying food. The tongue should be clear and pink, if not stained by food from a recent meal.
Some of the most common symptoms of a tortoise respiratory infection include: 1 Runny nose 2 Puffy or swollen eyes 3 Difficulty breathing 4 Lethargic or easily tired 5 Excessive sneezing, coughing, or gasping 6 Loss of appetite 7 Inability to swim properly
Just like people, tortoises can come down with colds and becoming diagnosed with respiratory infections that affect their daily lives. While the first action you should take is to take them to your local vet, you can also implement some simple tortoise respiratory infection home treatments.
How often should you nebulise a sick tortoise?
This should be done 4 times daily if possible. Yes, a tortoise can stop breathing for a considerable time, but a sick animal usually hasn’t the strength to do so and therefor nebulising does work in a number of cases and certainly should be tried.
