We have a turtle (red eared slider about 5 yrs old) who has survived an oil leak from a pump (filter), an upper respitory infection (eyes are glazed over and we had to suck out gunk from her nose). We just gave her a sulfer bath and she is not eating, but is moving around great - so she seems to be blind, but adapting. I think she will survive through anything now. Should I put her back in the pond????(man-made) or bring her to the vet to put her to sleep? "Right to live - DNR" issue. I'm confident that she is not suffering as much as she looks, she is still very active and basking in the sun every day (unfortunately she did not hibernate because she was blind and didn't know how to tell what was going on around her) I live in CT, so she survived the winter and spring is cold, but tolerable. Any suggestions, any advice? Handicapped Turtle full of hope? or hopeless?
2007-04-08 10:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by mscarlybobarlysmom 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It has an eye infection, which is usually due to diet (poor vitamin A, usually), dirty water, or stress. It is pretty treatable.
What are the water temps and diet like?
Try this link for other ideas: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medeyes.htm
2007-04-08 11:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to a vet and get his advice. Unless she's just really suffering (which she doesn't seem to be), I would keep her alive. She can still be an enjoyable pet. I once had an epileptic gray treefrog (due to an overheating accident), and she lived for another three years afterwards and was a great pet.
2007-04-08 18:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by jesusislord_514 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might not be necessary to put her to sleep but you definitly should take her to the vet. She may beable to be rehabilitated enough to be a functional pet. If you dont want to do that then find a reptile rescue organisation that would take her and have the ability to give her the care she needs.
2007-04-12 14:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by aries_the_fire_chosen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you have a right to think like that, but my view is that if the animal is still eating and does not look in pain or act in pain then they should live. But i would still take them to vets and get a full check over.
2007-04-08 18:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
finish her no kidding put em back and the pond see if they live
2007-04-10 16:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by devin s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋