Feeding and Nutrition :: Baytril and appetite

[Steve C]

I have seen online that baytril will reduce a turtles appetite. Since my turtle is still not eating are there any soft foods I can give him with the medicine? He is plenty active and I just want to make sure he does not have any problems from not eating.

Thanks,
Steve

[megcornell]

You can entice him to eat with something like tuna, most turtles find that irresistable.

[Steve C]

I tried tuna before I started giving him meds and he would not eat it. I might try some tomarrow and see if he takes to it. He still has the minnows in his tank also.

[SpotsMama]

My turtle loves fresh shrimp above all. I've also heard that some turtles will do anything for a little canned cat food.

[steve]

What form is the Baytril in? Injection? Liquid? Pill?

[industrial_girl_2000]

Fresh, live earthworms are a HUGE turtle favorite too. You can dig them fresh, under a rock, in your garden.

[Steve C]

The baytril is liquid form. On another note the minnows love the food dipped in tuna water. As I am writing this he just started chasing a minnow....it got away. Goning to go to get some earthworms and shrimp and see what happens. I'll post back later.

[steve]

Some have mentioned injecting it into an earth worm. Did the vet give you more specific directions?