X-ray shows sick tortoise swallowed turtle pendant
MIAMI (AP) — The source of a sick tortoises discomfort became clear after a south Florida veterinarian took an X-ray: The animal had swallowed a turtle pendant.Dr. Don Harris said the 15-pound male African spurred tortoise named Lola hadnt pooped for a month and began acting sick over the weekend. Lolas owner brought him to the Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center in Miami, which Harris co-owns.After an X-ray, Harris spotted the small, turtle-shaped object inside his patient.Lolas owner told Harris she didnt recognize the pendant, but Harris said tortoises graze like cattle. They eat grass, plants and other vegetation, …read more
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