Name
The Plaster Predator: A Case of Drywall Ingestion in a Sulcata Tortoise
Date & Time
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Speakers
Description
Carl, a 25-year old Sulcata Tortoise, presented for a five-day history of anorexia and a three-day history of lethargy. Being the free spirit (and free-roamer) he is, Carl enjoys snacking on romaine lettuce, strawberries, kale, orchard grass hay, and, apparently, drywall. To say he was slightly "backed-up" would be an understatement, as drywall becomes rather solid in intestinal environments. This is a case report detailing the diagnostics and treatments included in de-obstipation of a tortoise, from presentation to discharge, and how his case was managed in the clinic.
Location Name
Galerie 2
Full Address
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
555 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Session Type
Lecture (25 Min)