Can a box turtle get an ear infection?
Box turtles don’t have external ears like we do. But they do have middle ears, and they can get ear infections just like we do. And ear infections cause pain for your turtle, too.
Why does my Chinese golden thread turtle have skin problems?
I would like to share that, a month ago my Chinese Golden Thread Turtle (CGTT) had this skin problem. I don’t know what is it and how it happen. Its looks like he having really heavy shedding but in the same time the legs and the other parts of body looks swollen. I assumed this must be some sort of fungus or bad bacteria that infect my turtle.
Why does my turtle have a lump on the side of its head?
If you notice lumps, bumps or swelling under the skin of a turtle, it might be a sign of an abscess. These can occur pretty much anywhere on a turtle. Turtles are susceptible to middle ear infections which can result in an aural abscess that can be seen on the side of their heads.
What should I do if my box turtle has a cold?
Treat any colds your turtle gets quickly. Make sure he’s getting the nutrition he needs (especially Vitamin A). Keep the humidity between 60% and 80% in her habitat. Ear abscesses are pretty common in box turtles, so even doing these things is not a guarantee your pet won’t get one.
What kind of disease does a box turtle have?
Symptoms include a lack of appetite, lethargy, swelling of the eyelids (often with a pus-like discharge), swelling of the ear (due to the formation of an ear abscess), kidney failure, and respiratory infections. “In turtles, most respiratory infections are caused by bacteria and are often secondary to vitamin A deficiency.”
Box turtles don’t have external ears like we do. But they do have middle ears, and they can get ear infections just like we do. And ear infections cause pain for your turtle, too.
How can I tell if my box turtle is sick?
Gastrointestinal parasites, such as roundworms, are common in pet turtles. In many cases, parasitic infections do not cause any clinical signs; they are detected on a routine fecal examination. With severe infection, parasites may cause diarrhea or weight loss and may require treatment. How can I tell if my turtle is sick?
If you notice lumps, bumps or swelling under the skin of a turtle, it might be a sign of an abscess. These can occur pretty much anywhere on a turtle. Turtles are susceptible to middle ear infections which can result in an aural abscess that can be seen on the side of their heads.
