my red eared slider has a bad eye infection he has had it for about 2 weeks ive been giving him visine eye drops but it hasnt seemed to get better CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME! it has like a white screen over his eyes his eyes are closed but i feel as if they are opened underneath ,but he cant see.
2006-10-13 13:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by elizabeth g 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I hate to say this and I don't mean for it to sound rude or mean. But if you have waited 2 weeks and you are posting a question about his sight on here, this is what vets and the ASPCA call irresponsible pet owner. The best thing you can do for him is contact the vet the only cure for an infection is an antibiotic.
2006-10-13 15:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eye infections in turtles are often caused by problems with our basic cares and diets. The two most common reasons for swollen eyes are dirty water or vitamin A deficency. Dirty water is easily fixed for the short term by simply cleaning the tank. However, it is often a sign that there are other problems with the tank. it is often too small, as small tanks get dirty easier. Turtles should have about 10 gallons of swimming space per inch of turtle. The water should be well-filtered, and heated to about 75-80. (By the way, a lot of us use big plastic tubs for our turtle tanks!) The diet needs to be high quality (somewhat expensive) turtle pellets supplemented with live or frozen/thawed 'fish foods' like worms, small fish, crustaceans, etc. If the symptoms are ONLY swollen eyes and white stuff, try making a 'hospital tank'- a nice, big tank with warm, filtered water, good lighting (that simulates summer in light cycles, etc.), good basking surfaces heated to about 90, and no stress- no handling, no vibrations or noises, etc. Offer great food and monitor things for a week. If things don't get better, OR if there are other symptoms like wheezing while breathing, not eating, etc. you may need to see a vet.
2016-05-22 00:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, 2 weeks is a bit 2 long to wait... This is a eye infection and should be taken to a herp vet immedietly! I hope he will be ok!
2006-10-14 16:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by reslover99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG take him to a vet QUICK!!! u never know its better to be sure
2006-10-14 09:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by ~*dis girl*~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take him to the vet ASAP!
2006-10-14 16:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lil-Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋