Sometimes these fixes will be enough for your turtle to get better on it’s own but in more serious cases, a trip to the vet might be necessary. If dampness is the issue, try using bedding material that is not as absorbent and provide better ventilation. If your turtle is an aquatic species, check the water temp and make sure it is not too cold.
To treat a respiratory infections, raise the temperature of your turtle’s table or tank to 83-87*F (28-31*c). In regards to land living, non tropical species or tortoises, having living conditions that are too damp can also lead to this type of illness. Often, these occur when living conditions are consistently too cold. Fungal and bacterial infections are also known to cause respiratory illnesses. The causes of respiratory infections include several bugs and viruses Runny Nose Syndrome (RNS) and Mycoplasma agassizii to name a few. Finally, bring your injured turtle inside and place it into a hospital tank to avoid flies from laying eggs inside the wound (See botfly, blowfly) and to be able to clean the wound daily until it’s healed.
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Once the area is free of debris, protect it with some gauze and tape (Vetwrap, Band-Aid or New Skin).
This can be done by using a clean gauze pad, Q-tip or a pair of tweezers (If you use a Q-tip, don’t leave any cotton fibers behind). You might see small amounts of debris that needs to be removed. Then use a magnifying glass to inspect the injured area. Begin by cleaning the wound with a disinfectant such as chlorhexidine gluconate or a 1:10 diluted povidine-iodine. Usually all that is needed is some disinfectant, triple antibiotic ointment and a bandage. However, as a good owner, you need to treat these wounds, otherwise they might get infected and will require a trip to the vet. It’s not practical to take your injured pet into the vet every time it gets a cut not to mention it costing a lot of money in the long run. This is especially the case when it comes to turtles and tortoises that are housed outdoors or in groups of aggressive males. Superficial wounds such as scratches and minor cuts are common place among turtles.
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