The best thing you can do is rush that vet appointment. If you're stuck on time, perhaps you can arrange dropping the tort off for the day before work, or asking for an extended lunch break or somthing.

RI's should never be treated lightly because of the risks associated if it spreads to pneumonia. The lungs in most reptiles are very unlike those in mammals. There isn't much available to expell unwanted pathogens and debris.

Secondly, in the short time before you see a vet, and especially afterwards, make sure the husbandry is ideal, yet rather sterile. Use newsprint as a substrate and change often (perhaps set it up at work if you'll be there 12hrs a day).

Ian

ps, if this store sells reptiles, you need a new store vet.

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