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cfcstl
at Mon Aug 7 14:54:22 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by cfcstl ]
Thank you for the reply.
From your description, I'm afraid he has lost his entire tongue. He open his mouth from time to time and extend what appears to be the hyoid bone, which looks like a small stiff red appendage about and inch in length.
I am a little concerned with the vets assessment since we went the the emergency clinic that night. I was not present during the exam and the vet was supposedly a reptile expert, however he told ne there was about half the tongue remaining. At this point, I don't believe there is any part of the tongue left.
I did recieve the antibiotics to treat infection, however I am becoming concerned if he won't take any food soon. This is the fifth day he has gone without food.
Does anybody know how long it might take for the hyoid bone to heal where the tongue was torn from?
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RE: tips on hand feeding (I have no cho - cfcstl, Mon Aug 7 14:54:22 2006