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Turtle has a swollen leg, Any "at home" care I can provide while waiting for the appointment?

Turtle has a swollen leg, Any "at home" care I can provide while waiting for the appointment?

Updated On January 20th, 2017

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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Keeping things easy for Jazzy to get to, removing him to a hospital tank if there are other turtles present, and monitoring the leg is best until you can get to the vet. This will help keep him eating and drinking as needed and can prevent further injury or being picked on by tank mates. Hope Jazzy gets to feeling better soon!

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