Ethel 🥰 Thanks for the update! Careful with the celery - this is a vegetable naturally high in sodium, which the kidneys need to get rid off, and they then also flush out calcium alongside sodium in the process. Fingers crossed that Ethel will have recovered by the time fall comes around. You are doing your utmost to make it happen.
@@chelonianranch Nerdy nutritionist here 😅 I don't think giving her a little treat of celery once or twice a week will be problem, and it's nice to offer variety at this of year, but I wouldn't make it a daily thing, or give it in larger quantities, considering the MBD issue.
Update? Just got a rescue in similar condition
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My vet told me it takes two or more years to harden a shell after MBD sets in. UVB bulbs and calcium powder are a must. Great video
Thank you!
Fascinating 😯 Good thing Ethel has you for help.
Thank you! We are trying to help her live a better life.
Great information and plan. Good to see how others are caring for sick torts
Thank you! We’re hoping for the best.
Ethel 🥰 Thanks for the update! Careful with the celery - this is a vegetable naturally high in sodium, which the kidneys need to get rid off, and they then also flush out calcium alongside sodium in the process. Fingers crossed that Ethel will have recovered by the time fall comes around. You are doing your utmost to make it happen.
Ah! We learn something new everyday! Thank you for letting me know about celery. I had no idea and will minimize that.
@@chelonianranch Nerdy nutritionist here 😅 I don't think giving her a little treat of celery once or twice a week will be problem, and it's nice to offer variety at this of year, but I wouldn't make it a daily thing, or give it in larger quantities, considering the MBD issue.