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kensopher
at Thu Jul 31 18:16:27 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kensopher ]
A prolapse can have many causes...almost too numerous to list. You really should call the Vet. back about that. One very common cause is a calcium deficiency.
Injections commonly must be given in either the front or rear legs due to their location on the body relative to the kidneys. It isn't for fear of hitting organs, but because turtles process chemicals in a very unique way. It would take a very, very long time to explain. Basically, it has to do with the method by which the chemicals are metabolized by the turtle's body. Maybe someone else can offer a brief description. It is very interesting.
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