What can I give my tortoise for a respiratory infection?
Antibiotics will be used if it’s a bacterial infection, and anti-fungal and anti-viral drugs are also available. The prescribed treatment will need to be combined with any recommended changes in the tortoise’s environment or care, as advised by your vet.
When to go to the vet for a tortoise respiratory infection?
If you notice your tortoise has a handful of any of these common symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should go see your local herp vet as soon as possible. You never know what your tortoise could have, so it’s best to find out directly from the professionals so they can effectively diagnose and treat your tortoise.
What should I do if my red footed tortoise is sick?
The tortoise will also need an antibiotic, which may be given through the nose or injections. If the tortoise has a respiratory illness, you’ll want to bump the temperatures up in the enclosure to help boost the immune system. You’ll also want to make sure that you keep it hydrated. If caught early, the tortoise should have a full recovery.
Why is my red footed tortoise breathing so much?
Noisy breathing can also be linked to an obstruction affecting the nostrils, linked to the tortoise’s food. This is especially common in the case of tortoises such as the red-footed (Chelonoidis carbonarius) which feed partly on fruit, as pieces of soft fruit can become stuck over the nostrils it feeds. These deposits are then likely to dry there.
What causes red footed tortoise to have swollen eyes?
Red-Footed tortoises can succumb swollen eyes which can be caused by vitamin A deficiency, improper diet, or a bacterial infection. A vet will prescribe a topical antibiotic or an antibiotic injection. Red-Footed tortoises can experience ear infections occasionally. It’s thought to be caused by improper husbandry.
If you notice your tortoise has a handful of any of these common symptoms of a respiratory infection, you should go see your local herp vet as soon as possible. You never know what your tortoise could have, so it’s best to find out directly from the professionals so they can effectively diagnose and treat your tortoise.
What kind of disease does a red footed tortoise have?
Tortoise Diseases and Ailments. If not caught and treated early, shell rott can lead to septicemia (which is an infection of the bloodstream). You may notice shell rot in your tortoise if it has a white powdery, pitted, or flaking patches on the shell; if left untreated, the infection may eat away the shell.
What to do if your red footed tortoise has an ear infection?
A vet will prescribe a topical antibiotic or an antibiotic injection. Red-Footed tortoises can experience ear infections occasionally. It’s thought to be caused by improper husbandry. You may notice swelling in the cheek or behind the jaw. Antibiotics will be needed. External parasites include ticks, mites, and flies.
Noisy breathing can also be linked to an obstruction affecting the nostrils, linked to the tortoise’s food. This is especially common in the case of tortoises such as the red-footed (Chelonoidis carbonarius) which feed partly on fruit, as pieces of soft fruit can become stuck over the nostrils it feeds. These deposits are then likely to dry there.
