Urgent Care :: i need help

[tink]

i lost one of my turtles like 3 or 4 weeks ago i turned my room and my house upside-down looking for him and today i found him. he was in his shell and wouldnt come out so i puthim in some water and gave him food the after about an hour i put hime back in the tank with my other turtle when i put him in he just flots and wont eat i dont know what to do plaese help

[steve]

You should also get him to a vet ASAP. Waiting any longer puts him further away from recovery.

If you can't until the next day, then go to a pharmacy and get some Pedialyte and soak your turtle in it. Put him in a separate tank from your other turtle, its not safe for either to be together. Keep the water warm, around 80 degrees.

[tink]

where can i get it

[steve]

A pharmacy... it shouldn't be hard to find one... you might also check CVS, RiteAid, large 24hr supermarkets...

[tink]

thank you very much

[CountryGirl68]

You should also be able to find Pedialyte in the baby food section of the supermarket. I hope your turtle gets better.

[wetchikn]

Tink,

Please keep us posted

[marisa]

How is the turtle doing? Were you able to hydrate him?

[tink]

i have no money right now

[tink]

here are 2 pics of my babies star is the one out of it's shell he is the one that needs the help

[marisa]

Star doesn't look as bad as I thought he would from your initial description. How is he behaving? Is he more alert? Has he tried to eat anything?

[tink]

he still wont eat

[wetchikn]

How is he behaving besides not eating?

[marisa]

Have you tried some live food, like an earthworm? It also might be good to get some liquid vitamins and put some in a separate feeding container with the water. If he drinks, he'll get some added nourishment.

[tink]

besides not eating he floats on the top of the water i tried feeding him guppies