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01-07-2013, 06:59 AM
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Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
Severe dog bite trauma in a Russian tortoise Testudo horsfieldii. Despite the unpleasant presentation, such cases are common, and many make a good recovery. Fluid therapy, analgesia, antibiosis, lavage with debridement and dressing under possible general anaesthetic are all good treatment options. Recovery is likely to take three months or more in a healthy juvenile like this.  · |
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01-07-2013, 07:00 AM
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Re: Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
I LOVE tortoises  Poor wee guy, he'll recover well though and it was only an accident  |
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01-07-2013, 03:59 PM
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Re: Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
I have a Yellow Bellied Slider Turtle, and my wife dropped him off the table onto the tile floor.  I told her he is quick, so don't leave him out loose when cleaning his tank. But no, she knew best..... He didn't get hurt, bled a bit from his mouth though.  My poor Frankie...He is next to an Xbox game to show his size. I have no idea how old he is. (she?)  · |
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01-08-2013, 12:32 AM
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Re: Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
Mature male red eared sliders have massive long front claws I had one he was larger than a DVD case but smaller than a novel sized / book. They are a bit stupid they will dive into or off anything.
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01-08-2013, 12:36 AM
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Re: Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
I love turtles! I have 2 in my back yard and a red eared slider in a tank inside. That little turtle is kinda cute. Sure hope it heals up ok :( |
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01-08-2013, 12:52 AM
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Re: Dog Bite Trauma to Russian Tortoise
Females have flat bottom shells, whereas the male has a slightly concave belly for mating purposes. I had two in my pond, but they vanished after a storm.
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