Russian Tortise sick

by Frank
(Youngstown)

My russian tortiose is not moving and wont open its eyes. its tail is swallen real big with real big poop stuck in it what should i do, i dont have money for a vet

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Dec 25, 2010
sick tortoise
by: Anonymous

Call the vet and ask for advice and in the meantime, try soaking your tortoise in some warm water-not too deep though. He might drink some water and the water could loosen the poop. If there is a turtle/tortoise rescue close by, you might want to contact them. Good luck. I hope all goes well.

Dec 25, 2010
RUSSIAN TORTOISE
by: SUE

U STILL CAN CALL A VET AND ASK FOR INFORMATION. JUST TELL HIM U CAN'T PAY TO BRING HIM IN. IM SURE HE WILL GIVE U SOME INFORMATION THAT HELP. LET ME KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.

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