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could u guys help me?
my turtle
Ertle is 10yrs old and is puking up stuff and not eating. this is the only health problem ive ever had with her. please help!

she lives both outside and inside. she eats some fish, her turtle food, and the occasional plant (for turtles)

How big is your turtle? 10-11"
How long have you had it? 10yrs
What is the water temperature? 70-80
Did you use a thermometer? no, its been that way her hole life
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? 10? or less
Are you using a water conditioner? No
Are you using any filtration? yes a big one
What is the basking temperature? 85 or more
Is there a basking light? Yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? i made it for her out of ceramic
Is there a UVB light? Nope

What have you been trying to feed it? ReptoMin for aquatic turtles
When was the last time your turtle ate? 2days ago :/

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?A kitty pool 1/2 foot deep
Is the tank near a window? kinda
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Yes

Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? Opening mouth and vomiting alot in water, not eating

she is a RES i love her dearly.
please help!!
~Ertle's Mom

Is she puking up what you've been feeding or is it something else? If it's something else, you'd want to see a vet ASAP.

around here, no vet would know anything about a turtle. being 10yrs old it is very shocking to see her like this. today she did not vomit, and looks happier. but still not eating.

could it possibly have been a bad bug she might have accidently eaten outside that gave her the flu?
I hate to see her like this. if it keeps up ill find some vet that knows something!
~Ertle's Mom

While you are waiting to go to the vet, try to up the water temps to 80 degrees and the basking temps to 90 - 95 degrees. The heat will help her immune system.

Shes been basking alot lately, and is now eating :] she looks alot better. thanks for the pointers! :]