Turtle Health & Disease

Common illnesses, symptoms to watch for, and how to respond before it gets worse.

Turtle Respiratory Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

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Mouth breathing, side floating, and refusal to eat are the classic signs. Here's what to do.

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Shell Rot in Turtles: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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Soft spots, discoloration, and odor — how to tell shell rot from normal shedding and how to treat it.

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Turtle Eye Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & When to See a Vet

8 min read

Is your turtle's eye swollen, cloudy, or closed? Learn the most common causes of turtle eye infections and what you can do at home before seeing a vet.

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Snapping Turtle White Eye Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

9 min read

Cloudy, swollen, or shut eyes in snapping turtles: causes, home treatment, and when to see a vet.

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Metabolic Bone Disease in Turtles (Soft Shell)

10 min read

A soft or deformed shell is often a lighting and diet problem. Here's how to fix it.

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10 Signs Your Turtle Is Sick (And What to Do)

9 min read

Turtles hide illness well. These 10 signs mean it's time to act.

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