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Runny Nose Posted: 23/08/2016 by Linny21
My tortoise (Hermann) has RNS and there is no vet locally to treat him - nearest is 50 miles away and I do not have transport. Is anyone able to give me antibiotics if I pay them for them? Or is there anywhere on-line where I can purchase them? Thank you

Re: Runny Nose Posted: 23/08/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net
Hello, You are self-diagnosing & this is unwise. Which antibiotics & what amount ? Can you give full details about your tort & it's background. How is it kept ? Is it bright eyed & feeding well ? Tom

Re: Runny Nose Posted: 24/08/2016 by Linny21
Hello Tom Just to let you know that I found a local vet who was listed on TPG and was local to area we are in. I had consultation last night and Arthur had an antibiotic injection whilst there and I have got liquid antibiotics to treat him with.

Re: Runny Nose Posted: 25/08/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net
Good thanks for letting me know. RNS is very rare indeed in Hermanns, it is often a secondary problem, so be vigilant. You didn't ansa my question re. it's environment etc., it may be part of the problem. Tom

Re: Runny Nose Posted: 25/08/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net