These sites will list further general action and treatment in both standard and emergency cases. No website can be a substitute for the appropriate medical care your turtle might need. These pages might contain graphic pictures and descriptions.

Recognizing Veterinary Emergencies: Early Signs of Serious Problems
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/Emergency.htm

Emergency First Aid For The Wounded Tortoise/Turtle
http://home.earthlink.net/~rednine/firsaid.htm

ATP Medical - Index
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/emergencies.htm

Eyes and Ears
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medeyes.htm

General Health Issues
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medinjuries.htm

Shell and Skin Problems
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medshell.htm

Medications Listing
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medications.htm

Green Iguana Society: First Aid Kit
http://www.greenigsociety.org/firstaidkit.htm#fak3

Pet Education: Husbandry, Diseases, Feeding & Care of Turtles, Tortoises & Terrapins
http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=17&cat=1797

The Turtle Puddle's Health Pages
http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/health.html

Home Treatment for Mild Shell Rot in Turtles
http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/shellrot.html

What's Wrong With My Turtle's Eyes?
http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/eyes.html

Skin Shedding in Turtles
http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/skin.html

Softshell Syndrome in Turtles
http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/mbd.html

Turtle Eggs
http://www.turtlecare.net/eggs.htm

Shell Disease Revisited
http://www.turtlecare.net/shell.htm

Diseases of Turtles
http://www.worldvet.org/displayarticle1915.html

	Health Info
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