Why is my red-footed tortoise limping, not eating, and acting weird?

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My red footed tortoise ( who I have had for many years) is acting very weird as well as she won’t eat and she’s limping with her back feet , she is normally very friendly and loves people but she sort of like hisses and doesn’t wanna be near people. To me this is very concerning. Pet's info: Reptile | Tortoise | Female | unspayed

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about Candy cane's change in behavior. I'm concerned that limping on two legs could be a sign of spinal disease or a nutritional deficiency that can affect bone strength. Hissing could be a sign of pain or respiratory distress. I recommend taking Candy cane to a veterinarian as soon as possible. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my red-footed tortoise limping, not eating, and acting weird?

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