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k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 96

i have a problem with my baby RES. it makes sound weird noise when it open its mouth, doesnt eat for almost a week. lower its head in fatigue(sometimes), spend time on the platform. Im not sure if its lung infection, constipation, gas in the stomach or intestines, bladder stones or uric acid calculus, preventing evacuation of the anal bladder, or edema caused by kidney or heart disease. WHAT SHOULD I DO!!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!

deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1231

Call the vet and make an appointment. ASAP

Then up the tank temp until your appointment. For a baby try around 88 when they are sick.
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k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 96

i dont have enough money. im just a teen the temp is around 80-85 is that ok/?

kx125rider · Level 2 Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 94 Location: louisiana

just warm is up and wait it out im a teen to and mine has it but it seems to be getting betterive heard some stories tht they will get better o there own

k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 96

yah couple weeks ago my turtle didnt feel well. then later it feels fine then went back to as before. can they live without food for couple weeks?

Linzlou83 · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a respiratory infection due to the noises he's making. Keep him in warm water and try to instigate him to eat by putting him a separate tupperware container filled an inch or two with luke warm water with aromatic foods like chicken, tuna and meal worms.

Good luck as it can get better on it's own, or it he'll just get worse and die. He does need food to help him recover so do what you can or take him to the vet for a vitamin shot. Can cost between $50-$100. Good luck.
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