TURTLE EMERGENCY
Posted:
Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:30 pmby marvolousmel
i have a red slider turtle in our pond outside, we've had it for 3 years and came home today to see it swollen about 2 times its normal size. It's shedding white stuff and its shell is really slimmy. It looks like its about to die, no vet here is open that knows anything about turtles (and i've called several out of the area), if anyone can recommend anything so that it doesnt die overnight i'd greatly appreciate it!
Posted:
Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:36 pmby MTski
post this in urgent care!
Posted:
Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:40 pmby steve
Hi, can you provide more information?
http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2142
Where are you located? Here are some more resources for locating a vet:
http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=370
Posted:
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:11 amby SpotsMama
Did you bring him inside? If he's having trouble swimming, you might dry dock him overnight in a safe, quiet warm box so he doesn't drown.
Posted:
Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:33 pmby yomama
hopefully, is it better noww???