Hi i have tried for over an hour to contact a vet that will help me but the only thing they want to do it put my George to sleep. I want to try and save him, he was hybernating in a large woodern box with a lid but a rat got in and has injured his front legs and one of his back ones. I have bathed him but i dont know what else to do. He is trying to use his front legs and his back one is working fine. Any advise on what i can do to help him would be greatfully recieved. Like i said i really want to save him if i can. He is looking at food but not eaten anything yet, but Patrick (my other one also hasnt eaten anything. I got him in too as i didnt want them to get hurt anymore. Thanks kate
Hi Kate, so sorry to hear about your poor tort, wish i could give you some advice, all i can think of is to keep him warm and comfortable untill you can locate a good vet willing to give him the chance to get better.
He will probably need antibiotics for any infection from the rats bite.
(01-08-2010 10:25 PM)kayti Wrote: [ -> ]Hi i have tried for over an hour to contact a vet that will help me but the only thing they want to do it put my George to sleep. I want to try and save him, he was hybernating in a large woodern box with a lid but a rat got in and has injured his front legs and one of his back ones. I have bathed him but i dont know what else to do. He is trying to use his front legs and his back one is working fine. Any advise on what i can do to help him would be greatfully recieved. Like i said i really want to save him if i can. He is looking at food but not eaten anything yet, but Patrick (my other one also hasnt eaten anything. I got him in too as i didnt want them to get hurt anymore. Thanks kate
Where are you Kate? Some vets do not realise just how well a tortoise can recover from such injuries. I have one that was chewed by a fox and lost a back leg and the owners vet said she would never recover - she is fine now though. You just need a good vet to assist - an area will help us to find you the right one. Meanwhile used an iodine based wash to clean the area. If you have nothing like this then use a strong boiled, cooled salt solution. Keep the tortoise very warm and dry. If covering wounds then use a none stick dressing or coat with calendula cream to stop sticking - all very difficult late at night I know. Feel free to email me on wizzasmum@aol.com and I will see if I can help.
Good luck
(01-08-2010 11:06 PM)wizzasmum Wrote: [ -> ] (01-08-2010 10:25 PM)kayti Wrote: [ -> ]Hi i have tried for over an hour to contact a vet that will help me but the only thing they want to do it put my George to sleep. I want to try and save him, he was hybernating in a large woodern box with a lid but a rat got in and has injured his front legs and one of his back ones. I have bathed him but i dont know what else to do. He is trying to use his front legs and his back one is working fine. Any advise on what i can do to help him would be greatfully recieved. Like i said i really want to save him if i can. He is looking at food but not eaten anything yet, but Patrick (my other one also hasnt eaten anything. I got him in too as i didnt want them to get hurt anymore. Thanks kate
Where are you Kate? Some vets do not realise just how well a tortoise can recover from such injuries. I have one that was chewed by a fox and lost a back leg and the owners vet said she would never recover - she is fine now though. You just need a good vet to assist - an area will help us to find you the right one. Meanwhile used an iodine based wash to clean the area. If you have nothing like this then use a strong boiled, cooled salt solution. Keep the tortoise very warm and dry. Do not use normal substrate - keep on newspaper or towels (with no fabric conditioner or detergent on them). If covering wounds then use a none stick dressing or coat with calendula cream to stop sticking - all very difficult late at night I know. Feel free to email me on wizzasmum@aol.com and I will see if I can help.
Good luck
Can't add anymore than what Sue as told you. Don't worry about him not eating just yet. What you need the most is a good vet. I hope you find one. Let us know how you get on.
Where are you Kate? Some vets do not realise just how well a tortoise can recover from such injuries. I have one that was chewed by a fox and lost a back leg and the owners vet said she would never recover - she is fine now though. You just need a good vet to assist - an area will help us to find you the right one. Meanwhile used an iodine based wash to clean the area. If you have nothing like this then use a strong boiled, cooled salt solution. Keep the tortoise very warm and dry. Do not use normal substrate - keep on newspaper or towels (with no fabric conditioner or detergent on them). If covering wounds then use a none stick dressing or coat with calendula cream to stop sticking - all very difficult late at night I know. Feel free to email me on wizzasmum@aol.com and I will see if I can help.
Good luck
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Any news on this little one Kate?