Our sulcata baby has not grown......

Originally Posted by Clay Davenport

I really think the vet was out of line with this statement. Based on pure speculation, she might have a heart or kidney problem, he determines that she's simply going to die. You just don't give a terminal diagnosis on speculation.

Ms. King,
I very much agree with Mr. Davenport here.
Was the vet you took it to a qualified Chelonian Vet, one with training specific to turtles & tortoise? Just as most vets are not really qualified to treat reptilians even most reptile vets are not really trained to work with turtles and tortoises.
I have done one or two Chelonian rescues and to date I have never heard of a qualified vet who would just write off an animal in that manner without LOTS of testing.
I would recommend you contact one of the following who have vets that are qualified to work with turtles etc? I think I got these names from the New York Turtle and Tortoise Society when I was working with a pet care advice website.

M. & K. Akins, DVMs
All Creatures Animal Hospital
2482-c Mt.Vernon Rd.
Dunwoody GA
Ph. 404-393-3400

T. Holand & L. Bostick, DVMs
3288 Cobb Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA
Ph. 404-956-8004

Mimi Shepherd, DVM
For Pet’s Sake, Inc.
3761 N. Druid Hills Rd.
Decatur, GA
Ph. 404-248-8977

Central Animal Hospital
2357 Ogeechee Rd.
Savannah, GA
Ph. 912-234-4772

That said, did the vet give any indication as to why they made that statement?
What is the diet you are feeding?
Does it get plenty of water?
What tests did they run?

John E Dove