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Post Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:35 am   egg yolk peritonitis-what to do?

I'm suspecting that there is a broken egg in my turtle as she peed out egg yolk/mucus like material. There aren't alot of sources on the internet about this, but from what I could gather, leaving the egg yolk in her cavity could lead to decomposition, infection and eventually death. Most sources on the internet are about egg yolk peritonitis in chickens, so what can I do for my turtle?

*Upon the advice of my doctor, I brought her out for a few hours of good and warm sun. I am also advised to soak her in warm water for 30mins twice a day. However these are to assist egg-bound reptiles to lay eggs. I also injected oxytocin into her to assist her in passing out more of the eggs. Pls help. Thanks.
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Post Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:27 am   Re: egg yolk peritonitis-what to do?

Not sure you can really do more but I would also make sure the water is as clean as possible.
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