HELP!!!! (dog-chewed wild turtle)

[Tortoise_Nerd]

The turtle I found yesterday which I released back in the woods was found with my neighbors dogs.. the shell is in bad shape. What can I do?????

 

[SarahChelonoidis]

I would recommend bringing this turtle to a vet or wildlife rehabber. The wounds will need to be disinfected and antibiotics are likely in order. Is it just the chew damage or are their punctures too?

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

I would recommend bringing this turtle to a vet or wildlife rehabber. The wounds will need to be disinfected and antibiotics are likely in order. Is it just the chew damage or are their punctures too?

Just chew damage other than it's missing foot

 

[teresaf]

It's missing a foot? Part of dog attack? Probably can't be released into wild anymore.

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

It's missing a foot? Part of dog attack? Probably can't be released into wild anymore.

The foot was already missing

 

[teresaf]

The foot was already missing

Unless it's a protected species I would keep him or find someone who knows how to take care of them to take him. Especially for right now because he's got two problems now that'll hold h back from foraging...

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

Unless it's a protected species I would keep him or find someone who knows how to take care of them to take him. Especially for right now because he's got two problems now that'll hold h back from foraging...

Ok thank you

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

Unless it's a protected species I would keep him or find someone who knows how to take care of them to take him. Especially for right now because he's got two problems now that'll hold h back from foraging...

Do you know any rubbing medicine I can put on her?

 

[Kasia]

Do you know any rubbing medicine I can put on her?

I wouldn't rub anything on it - that's bone sticking out and its likely to get infected/irritated and it probably hurts him like hell. Go to a Vet (any Vet) ASAP, let him close it down/ bandage it and tell you how to take care. He will need antibiotics and pain medication.

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

Should I release him back in the wild

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

When he's better

 

[Kasia]

When he's better

Hi How's he doing?
Try to get in contact with local environment department/wild life sanctuary/organisation who is expirience enough to know if he will make it on his own. Your local Vet should probably know and guide you where to look/go with this fellow. If his not fit enough he will need a home It's very kind of you to help him Good luck to you both

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

Hi How's he doing?
Try to get in contact with local environment department/wild life sanctuary/organisation who is expirience enough to know if he will make it on his own. Your local Vet should probably know and guide you where to look/go with this fellow. If his not fit enough he will need a home It's very kind of you to help him Good luck to you both

He's doing better but still bleeding. I have him in a 80 gallon tank by himself. I'm feeding him tortoise pellets and he loves them. I'm trying to set up a appointment with the vet.

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

I've been cleaning his wounds with a tooth brush with water on it

 

[Kasia]

He's doing better but still bleeding. I have him in a 80 gallon tank by himself. I'm feeding him tortoise pellets and he loves them. I'm trying to set up a appointment with the vet.

I think if you take him to ANY Vet you would get help. There are loads of people out there kind hearted like you. It's crucial for him to get antibiotic/ pain meds. Find a walk in animal clinic closest to your location that's open and just take him there. You don't need a reptile specialists at first, just meds/ first aid and some contacts. Risk of sepsis is huge and he will not tell you but his suffering.

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

I think if you take him to ANY Vet you would get help. There are loads of people out there kind hearted like you. It's crucial for him to get antibiotic/ pain meds. Find a walk in animal clinic closest to your location that's open and just take him there. You don't need a reptile specialists at first, just meds/ first aid and some contacts. Risk of sepsis is huge and he will not tell you but his suffering.

Thank you so much

 

[Kasia]

Thank you so much

Don't thank me just get him help you're his hero

 

[Yvonne G]

I would not scrub raw spots with a tooth brush. Imagine how it would feel if you skinned your knee then scrubbed it with a toothbrush.

 

[Tortoise_Nerd]

I would not scrub raw spots with a tooth brush. Imagine how it would feel if you skinned your knee then scrubbed it with a toothbrush.

Oh ok. I will no longer do it then. Thank you