LilTurtSquirt wrote:Also, if you did not get the antibiotics from a vet, please make sure that you are giving the correct dose. Underdosing will not cure an RI but will make him immune to that antibiotic and make it useless in the future. Overdosing, especially in a hatchling can cause organ damage and can be deadly.
LilTurtSquirt wrote:My Squirt survived a respiratory infection with antibiotics. Mine were Baytril drops from the vet.
Kemul wrote:heatpump,
If you know the dosage for amoxicillin, you may want to try administering the
medicine daily for about a week. I used Baytril (enrofloxacin) for about that long.
How to open my turtle's mouth? I'd suggest getting help from one other person.
You can do the mouth opening part, because putting the medicine in is easier.
I used a toothpick to gently and slowly open the mouth by inserting from the gap
at the front of the beak. You have to bravely hold the head, otherwise the
turtle will tuck it in. Once the mouth is open, administer the liquid.
Next steps are to maintain warm water temperature (around 80°F), entice
eating, and keep the tank very clean. I hope everything works out. Good luck!
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