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My West African side-neck turtle has been listless for two weeks, inactive and sleepy, and today it can’t even open its eyes. I first thought it was shedding, but it’s still lethargic with poor appetite, looking near death. What’s the cause and solution? I have a biology degree, so if there’s a medication plan you can give it directly — I can understand and compound it.
From your description — lethargy, poor appetite, eyes that won't open — and the photo showing white eye discharge and white rotten flesh on the forelimb, this is likely shell rot or white-eye disease. Take it to a hospital, or dry-dock it and bathe 1 hour daily in amoxicillin; apply erythromycin ointment to the eyes 3x daily. Severe infection may need intramuscular antibiotics, with careful dosing.
What to Do About a Turtle’s Sunken Eyes
Sunken eyes mean the turtle's body has a problem; find the cause and treat it. Here are the likely causes and treatments for sunken turtle eyes.
Why Is Your Turtle Vomiting?
Turtle vomiting can follow post-surgery weakness, big temperature swings, spoiled food, gut damage from overfeeding, or toxin ingestion. Fixes range from rest and warm water to antibiotics, probiotics, or induced vomiting for poisoning. This article covers the causes and treatments.
What should a sheepdog with weak legs eat?
Weak legs in a sheepdog may be a calcium-deficiency bone issue needing calcium: canine calcium tablets and calcium-rich foods like bone broth and shrimp shells, plus sunlight. Arthritis can also cause weakness, worse in rain. Confirm the cause at a vet.
Common Turtle Diseases and How to Treat Them
Turtles can fall ill with white eye disease, skin rot, shell rot, digestive trouble, or pneumonia, often from dirty water, crowding, or temperature swings. Most are preventable with clean, stable, warm water and prompt treatment.
What Are the Most Common Turtle Diseases?
Turtles are hardy, but they still get sick, especially with poor water and feeding. The most common illnesses are colds, enteritis, mycosis, and soft-shell disease, each with distinct signs and treatments ranging from antibiotics to diet fixes.
Why Is My Cat Suddenly Limping?
Sudden lameness can come from injury (ligament, fracture), calcium deficiency, a broken nail, or a dislocated kneecap/arthritis. Treat minor wounds at home, boost dietary calcium, and see a vet for kneecap or joint issues.
Nebelung
The Nebelung is essentially a long-haired Russian Blue, a rare variant recognized by TICA in 1987 and hailed as the 'nobility of long-haired breeds.' Apart from its coat, it is identical to the Russian Blue. Quiet, shy, and gentle, yet intelligent and adaptable, it is well suited to calm households.
My turtle of over ten years recently stopped eating and stays in the corner; could new sick turtles have infected it?
Turtles stop eating for many reasons. Stress from new tankmates, or illness such as pneumonia, shell rot or gut disease can suppress appetite. Provide a safe, warm, quiet environment with fresh food.
Rex Rabbit
The Rex Rabbit, scientifically the Rex rabbit, is also called the Rex because its appearance and fur resemble a river otter. A fur rabbit breed famous in China and worldwide, it is a classic economic rabbit whether for production breeding or breed improvement.