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Hey guys!

I join a few days ago but due to emergencies with my turtle, I've been posting in the urgent care section. However, now that he seems stable, I can take a few minutes to introduce myself and my turtle.

I am Canadian and have been a turtle owner a grand total of 4 -5 weeks! My turtle's name for the time being is Oliver; that might, of course, change once I know for sure it's gender. I am told he is 13 weeks old and he measures 1 1/2 inches. Unfortunately, he currently has RI (which is more thoroughly explained in the Urgent Care section). He is now stable and getting treated. It was a close call though.

Here is a link to some pictures. It has his normal set up and his cottage, which is the set up he has while he is recovering. I had to separate him from his fish friends...

https://picasaweb.google.com/111564414706680465749/Oliver?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Also, if you can let me know if the link works, that would be awesome since it is the first time I try it...

Thanks
MRODR011

Hi, welcome to the site. Glad to know he's on the mend... looks like a fighter!

how much waz the shot?

The way it worked with my vet is I bought a full bottle of antibiotics and then either he could teach me how to inject or I pay an injection fee. Since he is so small I opted for the fee. So the initial visit was 140$ (67 for consult, 30 for antibiotics bottle and 30 for injection, plus tax). And I have to go back for 3 more injections @ 20$ + tax (since this time it a tech and not the vet doing the injection)....

total bill will be around 220$. But remember, I am in Canada so the fee might be different for you... It seems like a lot but it's worth it!

i think my turtle has ri and the only day i can good is wensday and im be going 2 morris plains in nj. vist feed is like 100 dollars

If it is anything like my experience, you could maybe opt for doing the injections yourself. My bill would have been 120$ cheaper had I done that. It depends on your comfort level... I hope everything turns out ok for you and your little guy...

Idk if I'm have the heart 2 give my turtle the shot. Does it scream when it gets is shot and are u able 2 let it swim in the water?

mine can go in the water fine but i don't know about the screaming...

Best to look around in the urgent care section...