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My red slid turtle is having respiratory

2018-04-29 06:41:30
My red ear slider turtle having respiratory problem Opening its mouth widely nd closing again amd again repeatedly can u suggest me some treatment its a baby turtle
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Usually this issue is seen in young turtles due to respiratory infection secondary to vitamin A deficiency .
Next Steps
Visit a vet and get the turtle checked , consider starting injectable/ oral vitamin A and injectable antibiotics after confirming that diagnosis .
Health Tips
notice for swelling around the eyes , peeling of skin and lethargy that are also common symptoms in vitamin A deficiency

Answered2018-05-01 01:57:28

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