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A vet that is not "Hannah" is not a normal vet. It's a specialist vet other than Hannah Bould.

You implied there were no other vets in that apparently no other specialist vet will do.

that link didn't work sue or where u recommending he look there? sorry if i'm having a blonde moment

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What you are being told is that Hannah Bould is the closest vet who is recommended re: tortoises. There are many 'specialist' vets, but they are not all specialists with tortoises. Accept the information that is being given to you with the best intentions - helping YOUR tortoise that is SUFFERING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No doubt suffering because of the situation it has been in for many years!!!!!!!

Tamie

If you are not used to searching for a specialist then you will not know what to look for. No-one said Hannah was the only one but to those in the know she is the best one nearest to you. Many many vets will say 'Yes we see tortoises' and some will actually say they are specialist but when asked to see proof many of these actually admit they are not specialised at all. Some actually recommend viv accomodation and poor dietry advice, thinnking they are giving out good info. In the majority of cases, such as worming etc then it does not matter two hoots which so called 'tortoise' vet you see, but in something that keepers recognise as an advanced case needing specialist treatment, most people are only too happy to be guided to a recommended one.
Hannah is a dear friend of mine for many years and I now travel over an hour to see her if needed, which is thankfully rare. There is one nearer but he just would not come close Please be aware that with poor veterinary advice and poor continued husbandry, your need for a vet in the future will unfortunately be a lot more frequent than if the advice given is heeded in the first place
I hope your tortoises condition is not so advanced as it appears to be from your description.
Hope this helps

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Hmm having another go vets_for_herps : Vets for Herps

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I was searching for reptile specialist vets, not specialist in any field, obv.

Whatever anyway. I'll sort it out.

ah yeah that worked thanks. omg that tort on the front page poor sod

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Yes he is dead now, obviously and that is why the list was compiled

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I think what was meant was that not all reptile specialists have specialised knowledge in chelonia. In cases such as this, where an op is often necessary if stones are detected, then an op is required through the plastron, which a normal reptile vet may not be happy to perform
Hope this helps

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