Tortise that got attacked

[Dustieburk]

my tortise got attacked by my dog . It is vary bad ! his shell is cracked , some compleatly gone . Is there any thing I could do ? If not how can i put him down ?

 

[sourland]

If only his shell is injured, super glue the cracks. He may very well survive. I have seen many damaged box turtles that survived on their own.

 

[NancyB22000]

I'm so sorry this happened! Is there a vet in your area who deals with tortoises? Or maybe a veterinary hospital? I think I remember seeing on TV that a turtle's shell was repaired using fiberglass or bondo - something like doing bodywork on a car. Without knowing much about the situation, I think it's at least worth a trip to the vet, if you are able to do that.

Good luck - please let us know how you make out!!

NancyB

 

[Dustieburk]

He was attacked yesterday and he hasint died yet . There is one like where you can see inside of his shell , it is like the size of a lime .

 

[NancyB22000]

Well, if he's hung in there this long, I'd say he stands a chance, but I know nothing about tortoises. I think it's time to reach out to a local vet, or animal hospital - they can assess him & his injuries and would be the best ones to advise you of your options. I'm pretty sure holes in his shell can be patched, but I think it's best done by someone who knows what they are doing - the material would have to be sterile, so as not to cause infection, and you made need to give him antibiotics or pain medicine, too.

I hope you can find a vet to help your tortoise!

NancyB

 

[Dustieburk]

I dont know where he went we let him out and now hes gone . no wory because i felt bad for him . I think he mad a hole and died.