How to deal with sick spotted pond turtles

Jan 18,2024
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Treatment methods for common diseases of spotted pond turtles:

1. Treatment of rotten skin. Apply iodophor two to three times a day, return to the water fifteen minutes after wiping, spend more time in the sun, and pay attention to the water quality.

2. Treatment of stomatitis. Use a sterile cotton swab to remove purulent secretions from the spotted tortoise's mouth, then spray it with watermelon cream once a day.

3. Treatment of external parasites. Parasites on the body surface of spotted pond turtles are mostly found in the armpits, nests and other parts of the body. You can use Fengyoujing to remove the parasites.

4. White eye disease. For mild white eye disease, novofloxacin eye drops can be dropped, while for severe white eye disease, gentamicin can be added to the blisters and combined with light.

Methods to prevent spotted pond turtles from getting sick:

1. Give spotted pond turtles more light.

2. Keep the feeding water as clean as possible, and it is best to change it frequently.

3. Put some fine salt in the water and some turtle protection liquid according to the amount.

4. In winter, it is necessary to prevent spotted pond turtles from catching colds and colds to prevent pneumonia.

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