Back from the Vet

[MadReefer]

One of my son's turtles got sick. Closed eyes and wouldn't eat for 2 weeks. We tried all the on-line remedies before which worked but this time no good. Anyway $125 later my son has to give it an injection every 3 days. They wanted to do blood work but that would have put the bill over $300 and my son said no. I should mention here that I told my son if we bring it you pay.

 

[howze01]

What did they say the problem was? What's the injection?

 

[MadReefer]

Respitory infection most likely. Injection is cefotaxime.

 

[Sandee]

What turtle vet did you go to? I went to a good guy here in Parsippany.

My turtle is doing really well now. Pix from tonight ...

Sandee | Sent from my iPhone!

 

[MadReefer]

Sandee, that is to far. We went to Oakhurst Vet Hospital as it was the only one near me.

 

[Hawkeye]

what kind of turtle mark?

 

[MadReefer]

Florida box turtle.

 

[Hawkeye]

ah....hope it gets better!

 

[MadReefer]

Finally, a little good news. I managed to get the turtles open by soaking it warm water a few times a day.
I also added some Pedialyte to its water dish so if it drank would not dehydrate.
It was active today, first time in awhile, so I tossed in an earthworm and it ate...Hooray!!

 

[howze01]

Awesome! Is it possible he's been hibernating?

 

[shipwrecked]

good to hear it ate,yr moving in the right direction.

 

[MadReefer]

Make that two. Slow moving but seem to be getting there.

One shot left to give tomorrow and hope for the best.

 

[REEFLECTIONS]

sandy, is that a diamond back terrapin?

 

[Sandee]

Yes! And she's great! Took this pix tonight ...

 

[MadReefer]

Roy, We could have given you 3 this past summer.

 

[MadReefer]

The turtle ended up with a n ear infection. A big bubble formed on the tympanic membraneand[FONT=arial, sans-serif] surgery is the only option, don't ask the cost. My son and I researched the procedure and took the plunge. We bought what we didn't have and sterilized everything. He held the turtle while I lanced it with an exacto knife; took my 3 tries. The stuff that oozed out was extremely gross. So far it seems to be doing well and I hope to never do this again. [/FONT]

 

[MadReefer]

Well,
The one ear healed up nicely but I had to slice the other ear last night. I hope this is the end and the turtle just recovers now.