Left eye slightly puffy, IS NOT CLOSED COMPLETELY
Posted: 25 Apr 2019, 15:15
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Hello all,
I have a 1 year old horsefield tortoise which I took home with me yesterday,
I first saw her with a slightly puffy eye compared to the other, the lady working there said it may be a little dirt caught in there.
She was in the same vivarium as another (same breed tortoise)
I have bathed her for around 10minutes this morning in Luke warm water. She is alert, moving around happily, pooping and peeing, basking the majority of the day.
Her eye isn't completely shut but does appear puffy, I've been advised to wipe with a cold black tea bag, has anyone used this method before?
I will clean her eye again with cooled boiled water before her bed time and If the problem persists, I will arrange a trip to the vets, i was just hoping i could fix at home, any advice would be great,
I've had her for 2 days now.
Also, I havent seen her eat yet and have been here all day (without her seeing me) I'm thinking it could be the stress of her new surroundings?
Thank you
TortugaViking.
Hello all,
I have a 1 year old horsefield tortoise which I took home with me yesterday,
I first saw her with a slightly puffy eye compared to the other, the lady working there said it may be a little dirt caught in there.
She was in the same vivarium as another (same breed tortoise)
I have bathed her for around 10minutes this morning in Luke warm water. She is alert, moving around happily, pooping and peeing, basking the majority of the day.
Her eye isn't completely shut but does appear puffy, I've been advised to wipe with a cold black tea bag, has anyone used this method before?
I will clean her eye again with cooled boiled water before her bed time and If the problem persists, I will arrange a trip to the vets, i was just hoping i could fix at home, any advice would be great,
I've had her for 2 days now.
Also, I havent seen her eat yet and have been here all day (without her seeing me) I'm thinking it could be the stress of her new surroundings?
Thank you
TortugaViking.