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if you know the turtle is sick or you think its sick, yes.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoWhy do humans go to the doctor? Checkups, unless they're obviously sick in some way. It is important to take your turtle (and yourself) to the doctor occasionally for a checkup. :)
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What should you do to a water turtle that has swollen eyes and doesn't eat?
Take your turtle to a qualified reptile or exotic vet.
What should you do if your painted turtle has a soft under shell?
You should take it to the vet because a soft shell is a sign of shell rot and needs to be treated or the animal will die. But give the shell about a week and see if it is hard and if not then take ur turtle to the vet
What can you do if a turtle gets cut?
take it to the vet
Where can you find a vet for your turtle?
You can find a vet for your turtle at a normal vet but if they don't take care of turtles u can asked them if him/her can find you 1 by Teressa
How often do red eared slider turtles need to go to the vet?
Every 6 months you should take the Red Eared Slider Turtle to the vet
What should i do when my turtle foams at the mouth?
If your turtle is foaming at the mouth is could be indicative of a serious problem. You should consult a vet.
Why is my Red-Eared Slider turtle suddenly not eating well and how do I know if it's trying to hybernate?
Well, your turtle would only be trying to hibernate in the winter. So it's not that. You should take him to an exotic vet or reptile specialist. If your turtle is a female and being housed with a male then she is probably pregnant. Pregnant turtles tend to eat less. But you should still take him to a vet.
How can you help a turtle that wont eat and cannot open its eyes?
Take youre turtle to the vet
If the eastern painted turtle gets its leg bitten off will it grow back or get sick and die?
No, the leg will not grow back. You should take your turtle to the vet IMMEDIATELY your turtle could die from blood loss or infection.
What should you do if your turtle opens its mouth just widout ne reason?
IT might be breathing through its mouth. You should take him to an exotic animal vet because breathing through the mouth, when your a turtle isn't a good thing
What should you do if your baby red eared slider consumed a piece of his styrofoam rock platform?
TAKE YOUR TURTLE TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY Your turtle may have an internal blockage which can be fatal and he/she might need an operation.
What should you do if your turtle has a rip between its shell and skin?
take it to a vet right away,try to keep it motionless.hurry this injury could become infected.
