Urgent Care :: Possible abscess...

[joelson101]

I noticed a little swelling on my turtles neck area and have been looking at the abscess topics and all of the pictures i have seen the swolen spots are reddish in color. Here is what it looks like, crappy pic, just lemmie know if you need another.

[Nettle]

Looks like an abscess even though it doesn't look colored. You probably already know, but it's necessary to see a vet so it can be cut and bled (there's a word for the process, but it escapes me).

[mikee]

The process of opening up an abcess is "lance" It should be done by a vet. If you try it the infection will probably spread. This is another "vet time"

[steve]

I don't think color has been discussed before with previous abscesses but your turtle looks to have a classic case of one.

[corey7144]

thats not good

sorry about your turtle...

[joelson101]

ok, I made an appointment for tomorrow at a vet that was listed on a local herp org website. hope he does okay.

[Nettle]

Good luck.

[corey7144]

Hope hes ok.

[steve]

He should be OK. It seems to be a fairly routine procedure so it should go smoothly. Here are some Q's you might have: www.redearslider.com/choose_vet.html

[marisa]

If an abcess is large, there is often a paler/whitish look to the lump. Otherwise, the coloration may not really be that different. Have the lump looked at ASAP.

[joelson101]

So I took scout to the vet today. She said that it was an auricular abscess. She gave him a shot and antibiotic powder to coat his food with. She also said that if it was possible we should apply heat to the area to help liquify the puss to allow for better drainage. If the medicine doesnt work he needs it lanced. Scouts fine, he didnt like the shot lol

[octpusgirl8]

Aww poor guy, i'm glad you got him some help. Keep us updated!

[industrial_girl_2000]

Sorry to hear your turtle has an absess! Keep us updated!