Kidney Problems Tortoise Symptoms. Kidney problems nerve problems mbd lack of good protein muscle loss. Kidney failure chronic links for additional information.
The uric acid which is a waste product of the protein metabolism can accumulate in the kidneys and joints causing pain to the tortoise and possible problems with stones in the kidneys which can cause irreparable damage. Emergency action plan. Symptoms and treatment of kidney failure in a reptile due to over supplimentation of vitamins such as d3 and or metabolic bone disease calcium deficiency.
Probably the most common disease found in tortoises.
He developed very swollen front legs so my nan took him to a reptile vet who gave him an injection and took an x ray she said it looked as though he had problems with his kidneys. Bone growth problems in horses. Botulism is being seen more frequently in horses. The tortoise should be treated by a competent veterinarian immediately.