Swelling in cheek!

Paranub

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Over the last week, i have noticed a swelling forming on his left cheek. its solid to touch, doesn't seem to bother him when you touch it and isnt' making him behave any different. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this?
Thank you for any help you can give.


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it's hard for me to see the pictures but it sounds like an abscess in the ear
 

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it's hard for me to see the pictures but it sounds like an abscess in the ear
If it is that, whats the procedure to cure it? looking on google, ear abscesses look to be a lot further back nearer the neck and ear, this is right on his cheek, below his eye.
 

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It doesn't look like it's in the ear (which is good), but it does appear to be an abscess.
 

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Did you take a look inside his mouth? Accually it could be something inside his mouth not an abcess or he had a hard landing and did not recract his head properly. The whole chick is swollen. I would suggest a Vet visit just in case. If it's an abcess you have to wait until it's ripe before you drain but still I would suggest you a Vet visit first.
 
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Pics are not all that clear enough I'm afraid.

Wishes for a speedy recovery to your tort.
 

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I'm sorry, I'm actually not sure what to do about an abscess. I thought your pics showed it clearly enough, I just don't know if it's the kind you can drain or just part of his growth. Maybe @deadheadvet would be able to help?
 

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Did you take a look inside his mouth? Accually it could be something inside his mouth not an abcess or he had a hard landing and did not recract his head properly. The whole chick is swollen. I would suggest a Vet visit just in case. If it's an abcess you have to wait until it's ripe before you drain but still I would suggest you a Vet visit first.
he had an issue with damage to the other side of his mouth a few weeks ago. That seems to have cleared for the most part now and since then, this swelling has developed. Inside his mouth looks clear, but being such a small creature its hard to catch a decent look inside. i'll call a vet on monday and inquire about a checkup. i doubt many places where i live deal with reptiles like this.

Pics are not all that clear enough I'm afraid.

Wishes for a speedy recovery to your tort.
Sorry, i dont think i could get any clearer shots. What would help? George is a trooper and doesn't stay down for long :p
 

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It's not an ear abscess, but it DOES look like an abscess. Take him to the vet.
 

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