General Care Discussion :: called the vet again today

[rockstar]

got his vitamin A capsule perscription re-filled.
and his swollen eye seems to be getting better, but im not entirely sure.
he can almost shut his mouth ALL the way! but that purple thing on the bottom of his mouth still doesnt look too grand, but it isnt getting any worse!
i just wish he would be a little more active.
and i wish he would eat =/

[Safdar]

Me and Tito are praying

Hope he gets Better =)

[rockstar]

thanks=]

[DavidY]

What did the vet say about what you should do next? I hope he gets better soon.

[rockstar]

the vet wasnt in, so i talked to the assistant lady, she just said keep doing what im doing.

[grey goose]

Keep in mind turtles take a loooong time to recover fully. Watch for signs of increased activity and appetite.

[rockstar]

he does have an increse in activity.
just not appetite.

[SpotsMama]

Are you trying to tempt him with really tasty food, like shrimp or boiled chicken? Tuna fish in water is a huge favorite with a lot of turtles.

These goodies are only for the turtle while he's sick, of course. When he's healthy they should only be offered once in a while as a treat.

[rockstar]

i have tried. and i will keep trying. just right now he isnt too into them

[steve]

You might even try the extreme foods to entice eating... canned cat food or some unfrozen raw shrimp.

[pumpkinsherbet]

oh wow i hope little one gets better!