Keep lil Daisy in your thoughts tonight.

Our lil Daisy the box turtle we rescued was starting to thrive, then two days ago took a nasty backslide. Her ear and mouth are badly abcessed. :( It looked like she had 2 heads she swelled so bad. She is going in for turtle surgery tomorrow. They guess it will run between 120 & 150 but expect a full recovery. She should be able to come home Wensday.
Kelly is so worried about her. Can't stand seeing her cry or Daisy in pain.

Good luck little lady............. :sunny:

Good luck!

:salute: god bless and good luck :salute:

Thanks everyone. She's such a little turtle. I worry when any animal has to be put under especially when they are that small. This lil rescue is pushing 300 dollars, I've spent that much and more on numerous canine rescues, but never a turtle. Most turtles we have come across have improved with just better husbandry practices and supplaments.I guess that means she is a permanent family member. :D

Awww.... BEST wishes goin her way!!! :sunny:

I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed for her! http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../sign00751.gif

Oh please do keep us updated on little Daisy - I hope she pulls through with flying colors!

fingers crossed , hope she pulls through with flying colours.
Keep us updated on how she does :)

Awww I hope she makes a full, fast, and easy recovery!
Keep us all updated!

I wish her the best. Be sure to get us some pics of the cutie when shes out of surgery.

good luck and i hope she gets a full recovery!!

After her vitamin injections and her vet work she is home eating like a champ. Must get antibiotic injections for next 2-3 weeks. After 2 days she is at her best ever.:D :D

Awwwww....glad to hear she's responding SO well to treatment! You guys are awesome to be willing to sacrifice so much for a wee little turtle. :sunny:

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Originally Posted by JLC

Awwwww....glad to hear she's responding SO well to treatment! You guys are awesome to be willing to sacrifice so much for a wee little turtle. :sunny:

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I'm not rich but we took her in knowing she was in bad shape. If someone makes a commitment to an animal I think they should follow thru. It's not like the turtle had any say in who took her home. It hurts me a lot of times walking away from an animal in a petshop knowing it needs medical attention. Yet I know in my heart when you buy a sick animal there will be another to fill the vacancy left. It's so sad when animals are only as important as the money they can bring. I always try to talk people into adopting an animal rather than buy. If someone is looking for a show or breeding prospect I try to steer them toward reputable breeders and to do their homework. :) Sorry for the long post and thanks for caring.