More Turtle Drama - Page 3

Kevy Baby · 06-30-2006, 08:53 PM

Yeah! Turtle OK

JWBear · 07-01-2006, 07:57 AM

I forgot to post an update last night.

We wnt to the vet to pick her up. They didn't patch the holes. It seems that she still has some infection going on in the wounds, and the vet doesn't want to seal them until it is gone. So, he gave her more antibiotics, We have to take her in tomorrow for more shots, then if everything is ok, they will patch her up on Monday.

Scrooge McSam · 07-01-2006, 08:01 AM

Would her shell ever seal on its own?

JWBear · 07-01-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

Would her shell ever seal on its own?

It might, but infection would kill her before the shell could grow over the hole. It's like missing a part of the skin - the muscle tissue is exposed.

She ate regular turtle food this morning (along with 2 grapes). Bill was vacuuming a little while ago. She did not like the sound! she was trying to claw her way out of the bathtub - pure panic mode. I had to shut the bathroom door.

Which reminds me: We were at the vet's last night to pick her up. We had her in a plastic bucket and she was doing fine; head stretched out, moving around. Someone came in with a big dog. The dog barked, and Norma pulled in to her shell and just lay there shaking. She didn't calm down until we got hime. Poor thing.

lashbear · 07-01-2006, 08:05 AM

I always wanted a turtle. I hope all goes well for her.

It's traumatic being a Daddy sometimes !

LSPoorEeyorick · 07-01-2006, 10:36 AM

Aww. Norma has post-traumatic stress disorder. I'm sending her (and you two) vibes for turtle health and happiness.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-01-2006, 11:29 AM

Well, one thing is certain, this is one loved turtle.

I hope Norma makes a full recovery and I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to go through all of this.

innerSpaceman · 07-01-2006, 11:59 AM

I'm very glad to learn that things are looking up for Norma.

I'm wondering if, perhaps in her case, post-traumatic should be a phrase passed over for the rather more obvious "shell shocked."

JWBear · 07-01-2006, 02:15 PM

^^ Ouch!

JWBear · 07-03-2006, 01:02 PM

Update:

Her holes are patched! (Why does that sound dirty?)

I took her in this morning. The stuff they used is clear; you can barely tell that it's there. I was expecting something more dramatic!

She has to stay in the bathtub for a few more days. So, I won't be here to see her return to the pond.

But, she can have supervised basking sessions now!

06-30-2006, 08:53 PM	#1
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07-01-2006, 07:57 AM	#2
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I forgot to post an update last night. We wnt to the vet to pick her up. They didn't patch the holes. It seems that she still has some infection going on in the wounds, and the vet doesn't want to seal them until it is gone. So, he gave her more antibiotics, We have to take her in tomorrow for more shots, then if everything is ok, they will patch her up on Monday. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-01-2006, 08:01 AM	#3
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	Would her shell ever seal on its own?
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I always wanted a turtle. I hope all goes well for her. It's traumatic being a Daddy sometimes ! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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07-01-2006, 10:36 AM	#6
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Aww. Norma has post-traumatic stress disorder. I'm sending her (and you two) vibes for turtle health and happiness.
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07-01-2006, 11:29 AM	#7
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Well, one thing is certain, this is one loved turtle. I hope Norma makes a full recovery and I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to go through all of this.
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07-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'm very glad to learn that things are looking up for Norma. I'm wondering if, perhaps in her case, post-traumatic should be a phrase passed over for the rather more obvious "shell shocked."
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07-01-2006, 02:15 PM	#9
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	^^ Ouch! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-03-2006, 01:02 PM	#10
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Update: Her holes are patched! (Why does that sound dirty?) I took her in this morning. The stuff they used is clear; you can barely tell that it's there. I was expecting something more dramatic! She has to stay in the bathtub for a few more days. So, I won't be here to see her return to the pond. But, she can have supervised basking sessions now! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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