skin shedding

My 10 year old russian tortoise has a skin film completely over each eye. It does not look infected at all but it is completely over each eye. Also his two back legs are sligtly bloated looking and also have the same film of skin on each one. Do they bloat before their skin peels and is it normal for a skin film over the eyes. He has shed many times before but I do not remember the puffiness around his upper legs and I do not remember ever seeing a plastic looking film across each eye when he has shed his skin in the past. He eats well and his shell is in good shape.

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May 21, 2010
Good news
by: Shelly

That' great! Let us know what happens.

Keep it slow and steady.

May 20, 2010
THANKS!
by: Anonymous

THANK YOU VERY MUCH - FOUND A VET TO SEE HIM IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS. WISH US LUCK.

May 20, 2010
Eye Problems
by: Shelly

The eye problem needs immediate attention from a vet. The film needs to be removed by a professional if you want your pet to keep its vision.

The leg problem is another complication that the vet will want to deal with.

This is a problem you should tend to as soon as possible.

Keep it slow and steady.

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