>>If I was you I would be very careful in terms of a vit. A shot. People have lost their tortoises over unnecessary vit. A shots, as vit. A is one of the ones that are toxic when overdosed.
>>Many vets that are not very experienced with tortoises seem to suggest a vit. A shot as a 'cure all'. But it should only be given when a test shows, that a vit. A deficiency is actually present.
>>In any other case the suggested carrots and dark greens will take care of the vit. A needs of a little tortoise.
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>>Good luck with your baby,
>>Gaby

That's why I was at first reluctant to say specifically that it may be a vitamin A problem. I am loathe to mention it because of the worthless pet store turtle vitamin A drops that may cause more harm than good and because of the horror stories I've heard about inexperienced herp vets using the injections too soon.

Vitamin A injections tend to be more successful when used in turtles than in tortoises. Even if a vet injects it, in tortoises it can cause terrible problems.

I've seen them do well when a vet was able to get those eyes to open so that they can see to eat. If you can just get them open & then they are fed foods that are naturally high in vitamin A then that's often the best way to treat a vitamin A deficiency- the natural way.
This is why I said in the first place that when it's a nutritional problem, it's a complex problem.
I just hope your vet gets home soon. :-x
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PHRatz

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