General Care Discussion :: bulge on side of red ear's mouth

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:10 am   bulge on side of red ear's mouth

Our 4 month old has a bulge on the side of it's mouth.The bugle isn't very big,but is noticable.We have 8 other sliders and have never experienced this before.He swims,eats fine.Is in a 20 gal.by himself.his growth is on par.Other than this,everything is fine with him.Any suggestions?Any ideals as to what this could be?Thanks in advance.
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:42 am   

Sounds like an abcess, which would need treatment by a vet.. Can you post a pic?
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:58 am   

Sounds like what my little RES just had. She had an ear abscess from and inner ear infection. It'll need to go to the vet like mine did, have it lanced, cleaned, and put on antibiotics.
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