Feeding and Nutrition :: Anorexia or constipation?? hmm

[zilch]

Charlie is a bout 1 and 3/4 of an inch in length, around 1 or 2 years old..

Well last week I fed my turtles chicken..(cooked)

my other turtle is still eating

but Charlie isn't...not even when I drop in salmon (his favorite!) he only ... took a little bite..

he won't even look at his favorite pellet .. :S

so..
anorexia from stress or constipation?

[SpotsMama]

I responded to your earlier post. In there you also mentioned he's breathing with his mouth open. I'm afraid these are not good signs. Do you know where to find a good herp vet?

[zilch]

I've been looking...

I'm currently trying to book an appointment with a local vet..

but yea.. no idea where I'll find a herp vet(though im looking in the yellow pages)

[SpotsMama]

Here's a couple of links that might help:

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=370

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12

[pumpkinsherbet]

i thought chicken was a big no-no to feed to turtles. anything that requires cooking... ?

[zilch]

I have no idea.. but I read somewhere that you could feed them chicken??
I feed them cooked carrots sometimes just cause it's softer..?

[SpotsMama]

Cooked chicken as an occasional treat is ok. Just so it isn't the main staple. Here's a good link on diet:


http://www.redearslider.com/index_nutrition.html

[pumpkinsherbet]

oh okay

[rocketright]

Yes, You can feed chicken every 6 months or so... I can find qualified herp vets for you, I need your state where you live.

[industrial_girl_2000]

Hey Zilch,

Did you find a vet to take them to? Spotsmama mentioned in her earlier response that one of your turtles was breathing with his mouth open & that's a symptom of turtle pneumonia. It can only be cured with antibiotics from the vet.