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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:26 am **my turtle keeps his eye closed**

my turtle keeps on of his eyes closed and he hasnt been eating for a week now... its like he wants to throw up when he tries to eat ...he basks and stretches his arms and legs out and he is active ... but one of his eyes r swollen and shut ... and he can't seem to eat ... any idea... HELP

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:28 am

Can you answer these questions?

How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?

What is the water temperature?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?

What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?

What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?

Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:06 pm

jenaro u dont need those questions answered to no what is wrong with this turtle. it has a swollen eye due to vitamin a defiency. it will die without vet assistance

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:17 pm

Its not always a vitamin deficiency, there are many other possibilities. And to jump in and to draw a conclusion without having all the facts or information could be dangerous and misleading.

Zain, is it possible for you to post a picture of your turtle?

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:42 pm

Thirzty Turtle wrote:jenaro u dont need those questions answered to no what is wrong with this turtle. it has a swollen eye due to vitamin a defiency. it will die without vet assistance

I do believe you're talking out of your cloaca. Educate yourself before making such an assumption.

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:45 pm

Does he ever open the eye? Or is it always closed? Mine close their eyes, but they reopen them. a picture would be instramental ya know.

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:30 pm

he opens his eye ... but he prefers to keep it closed ...even when he is in the water ...he sleeps more than usual .... i heard cod liver oil drops help in vitamin deficiencies.. is that true ???

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:42 pm

It can help if it actually turns out to be a vitamin A deficiency. Please answer the above questions (standard practice when posting in the urgent care section) so we can get a better grasp on what may be going on with your little one.

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:28 pm

Thirzty Turtle wrote:jenaro u dont need those questions answered to no what is wrong with this turtle. it has a swollen eye due to vitamin a defiency. it will die without vet assistance

Well if you KNOW this to be true, why are you coming online to a forum asking for help when you already seem to KNOW what you have to do and it's to get your turtle to a vet. Although I agree with jenaero in that those symptoms alone do not constitute a vit A deficency. Normally that affects the eyes but I've not heard about how it affects their appetite and the other symptoms you've mentioned, sounds more like a respirtory infection to me.. but well as you said you KNOW what's wrong. Now just take care of it.

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:59 pm

Zain, I believe Cam72 was only replying to Thirzty Turtle. Where your little swollen eyed guy is concerned, it would still help the turtle experts on here for you to answer the standard set of questions. Also, where the swelling is concerned, it really does help to have a picture if that's something you can do.

Good luck!

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:04 pm

jenaero wrote:I do believe you're talking out of your cloaca.

This is very amusing, I love it!!! :lol:

Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:22 pm

SpotsMama wrote:Zain, I believe Cam72 was only replying to Thirzty Turtle. Where your little swollen eyed guy is concerned, it would still help the turtle experts on here for you to answer the standard set of questions. Also, where the swelling is concerned, it really does help to have a picture if that's something you can do.

Good luck!

My goodness.. sorry for that. Yes I was replying to ThirztyTurtles comment and some how thought he was the original poster. Sorry for the confusion..

And yes, it does help if you answer the questions so we know what to rule out.

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:05 am

Hoooneylynn wrote:
jenaero wrote:I do believe you're talking out of your cloaca.

This is very amusing, I love it!!!

I once saw a t-shirt that said "Kiss my cloaca."

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:43 am

thats awesome steve, I want one!

I could have my mom design one and have her company make it if I cant find one!

Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:09 am

how do i post the pic???

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