What to do if your red eared slider has swollen eyes?

The first step to treating swollen eyes in red-eared sliders is to have a close look at their diet to ensure that your pet isn’t suffering from a Vitamin A deficiency. If you catch the problem early, changing the diet can stop and even reverse the early stages of Vitamin A deficiency.

Why does my red eared slider turtle have swollen eyes?

Swollen or inflamed eyes may also be associated with traumatic injuries (bite wounds, poking eye on wood), debris under the lid and ear infections (particularly common in American Box Turtles, Terrapene spp.). Further Reading Rating Turtle Filters Water Quality in Turtle Aquariums

What kind of eyes does a red eared slider have?

Lacking green pigmentation, albino red eared sliders are a mix of pale yellows, creams and pinks, with reddy-pink eyes. The red patch behind the eyes that give the red eared slider it’s name are still there, but instead of red they are a darker pink color.

What foods are good for red eared sliders?

While kale, collard greens, dandelion and similar foods are the best sources of Vitamin A (technically, they supply Beta Carotene, a precursor to the vitamin),turtle chows and pellets should also be considered as sources.   Always choose products offered by well-respected companies, such as Tetra, Zoo Med, Exo-terra and Hikari.

What should I do if my red eared slider has an eye infection?

  If the condition is advanced, however, or if the turtle has other health problems, Vitamin A injections will be necessary.   Please post below if you need help in locating a vet experienced in turtle medicine. Commercial turtle eye washes can be used to flush and moisten eye tissue, but are not effective in supplying Vitamin A. Eye Infections

Why does my red eared slider have swollen eyes?

Poor quality water is another cause of swollen eyes in red-eared sliders. Aquatic turtles tend to be very messy eaters, which means the water is often contaminated with waste products, feces, and leftover foods, which welcomes dangerous bacteria. These bacteria can get into the eye.

What should I do for my red eared slider turtle?

Good health and a strong immune system will go a long way in helping your turtle fight off harmful micro-organisms.   In addition to clean water, always provide heat, UVB exposure and nutrition that are appropriate to the species you keep.

While kale, collard greens, dandelion and similar foods are the best sources of Vitamin A (technically, they supply Beta Carotene, a precursor to the vitamin),turtle chows and pellets should also be considered as sources.   Always choose products offered by well-respected companies, such as Tetra, Zoo Med, Exo-terra and Hikari.