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Old 08-29-2011, 08:30 AM   #1
coolsalamandra
Redfoot Tort ??? Legs don't work!!

I was wondering if anyone might have insight to my problem. I have a large 14+inch female LTC Redfoot that cannot seem to use her front legs properly. She acts completely normal other wise but has trouble getting around. It almost seems like she can’t stand on her front leg anymore, they kind of flap around like a sea turtle. She is kept in a very large outdoor pen with 6 other redfoots in sunny south Florida. I’ve had her for about 4 years now, but this just started about 2-3 months ago. Any ideas????

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Sandra
 
Old 08-29-2011, 05:59 PM   #2
BobOblak
I would have her radiographed. I have seen symptoms like this in animals with uremia/gout/mbd. It can affect major joints, cause inflammation that results in mobility problems. Could be a sign of kidney dysfunction if urates are not being eliminated.
I would suggest a full chem panel as well.
 

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