Red Foot Tortoise is "Wheezing"

by Nate
(Michigan)

Hi. My red-foot tortoise, about 5 years old, seems to be "wheezing" and "sneezing". Sounds like a cold. He is still active, eating well, and otherwise seems fine. Nothing appears to be coming out of eyes or nose. Is there anything I should do to help what seems to be a cold? Thanks.

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Mar 27, 2010
a cold
by: Anonymous

If your pet has a cold, you may want to see a vet in case there is something you can give it to shorten the time it is sick or to cure it. Many tortoises die from respiratory infections.

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