Why are the eyes of my baby turtle swollen?

Why are the eyes of my baby turtle swollen?

A baby painted turtle photo sent 5/11/05 by Bobbie showing swollen eyes. If a turtle’s eyes are swollen, often shut, they either have an infection (conjunctivitis) or a Vitamin A deficiency. Either way, they again will require antibiotics to recover. It will NOT get better on its own.

What should I Feed my turtle with swollen eyes?

Ensure that the diet contains commercial pellet, fresh leafy vegetables, occasional fruits, calcium supplement and protein. In most of the cases, swollen eyes occur because of vitamin A deficiency. So, feed your turtles food that is enriched with vitamin A such as sweet potato, kale, carrot, spinach etc.

When to know if your turtle has an eye infection?

If you notice that your pet has an eye or eyes that are swollen, sunken, crusty, pus under the eyelids or that they have trouble fully opening them, it’s a good indicator that something is not well. A turtle that can’t see won’t eat so it’s important to treat the eye infection or issue as soon as possible.

What should I do if my red ear slider turtle is not eating?

There is no at home treatment, and this can only get worse. You can treat the eyes with some Saline eye drops without presevatives, as the turtle eye drops are worthless, and this is an infection that will need to be treated with an antibiotic. The turtles should have a cuttle bone for calcium. A UVB light is needed.

What happens when a turtle has swollen eyes?

You may observe fluids secreting from the eyes of the turtles. Also, dead cells may start to gather around the eyes of the turtle. In severe cases, the turtle will get blind, so it won’t be able to eat properly. As a result, it will lose weight rapidly.

Ensure that the diet contains commercial pellet, fresh leafy vegetables, occasional fruits, calcium supplement and protein. In most of the cases, swollen eyes occur because of vitamin A deficiency. So, feed your turtles food that is enriched with vitamin A such as sweet potato, kale, carrot, spinach etc.

Why is my baby turtle not eating anything?

Your turtle may not be eating simply because it does not like the food that you have been offering. For example, you may finely chop vegetables and pellets and dip them in bloodworm juice one day and then provide mangoes and pellets in tuna water the next day. Your turtle has preferences that you must learn.

There is no at home treatment, and this can only get worse. You can treat the eyes with some Saline eye drops without presevatives, as the turtle eye drops are worthless, and this is an infection that will need to be treated with an antibiotic. The turtles should have a cuttle bone for calcium. A UVB light is needed.