Is my baby yellow bellied slider lethargic?

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Okay so I have 2 baby yellow bellied sliders and one of them I think my be lethargic. All he does is bask with his eyes close all day, he does swim every once in a while but when he swims he's sort of swimming lopsided. The other one is doing fine! Could he still be lethargic from when I rescued him? When I got him he was being kept in one of those plastic bowls with a palm tree, and had no lighting at all. They had him for a month when I received him. I am not able to tell you the water temperature because my brother broke my only thermometer but last week the temperature was correct.ImageUploadedByTortoise Forum1423016768.795403.jpg
 

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No, he's not lethargic, he's quite ill. Swimming lopsided means pneumonia.
 

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Do post an update soon when he starts to get better! Good luck! :D
 

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Congrats on using an MVB :D
How is he today?
A little something on turtle pneumonia-
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/medinjuries.htm
-checking in with a good (deals with turtles, KNOWS what they're doing!) vet would probably be benefical.

he is Doing a little better, he's starting to move around and swim a little bit more his eyes have also gotten better

And thanks for the link! I appreciate it!

I'll try to find a vet around here that are experienced with turtles I've made a couple calls but none of the vets in my town or a couple of surrounding towns are really experienced with turtles.
 

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I'm not trying to be rude so please don't take it that way.. I would absolutely separate the two.. They should of been housed separately to begin with - if the new turtle is sick or a carrier, your other turtle is likely to catch something. The suggested minimum quarantine time is 6 months before ever introducing them. You have lost one and now I'd be worried if that one had anything contagious.. the one housed with it can be a carrier as well. Also, housing them separately allows you to monitor their health closely. I agree, this turtle looks sick. An experienced vet will be needed - and you may end up having to treat both specimens. Good luck to you and yours.
 

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I'm not trying to be rude so please don't take it that way.. I would absolutely separate the two.. They should of been housed separately to begin with - if the new turtle is sick or a carrier, your other turtle is likely to catch something. The suggested minimum quarantine time is 6 months before ever introducing them. You have lost one and now I'd be worried if that one had anything contagious.. the one housed with it can be a carrier as well. Also, housing them separately allows you to monitor their health closely. I agree, this turtle looks sick. An experienced vet will be needed - and you may end up having to treat both specimens. Good luck to you and yours.

Thank you, I separated them a couple days ago. And I'm still trying to locate a vet in my area, I've called a few but they aren't expirienced with turtles, I'm still looking though. Thanks for your concerns! I appreciate it a whole lot!
 

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Thank you, I separated them a couple days ago. And I'm still trying to locate a vet in my area, I've called a few but they aren't expirienced with turtles, I'm still looking though. Thanks for your concerns! I appreciate it a whole lot!

Okay, that's good. Thank you for not taking what I said the wrong way. You will be able to monitor how active each one is, how much they are consuming individually, etc. It will help when determining the health of both and help when treating. It also lowers the chances of getting each other sick.

Upping the temperature in the tank/water a few degrees for the sick turtle may be of some benefit - what is your water temp and basking spot currently? Higher temperatures generally increase metabolism and activity, and keep their immunity strong. When temperatures get too low and these guys get cold, their immunity drops significantly amongst other things and then they develop respiratory problems.

If you don't mind me asking, whereabouts are you located? Maybe someone will see and be able to help with a vet recommendation. You will need antibiotics for sure to treat the infection. They may administer an antibiotic injection first and then send you home with oral meds for a bit. Is your little guy still eating and acting normally? Wanting to bask, submerge, etc. I see you mentioned the swimming lopsided. Pneumonia is the culprit for that, and will need to be treated with antibiotics. Depending on how severe this turtle is, it may be on antibiotics for awhile.

Really hoping for the best. I hope you keep this thread updated, I've got my fingers crossed for these little guys, specifically your unwell one. Sending some love your way :<3::tort::)
 

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Okay, that's good. Thank you for not taking what I said the wrong way. You will be able to monitor how active each one is, how much they are consuming individually, etc. It will help when determining the health of both and help when treating. It also lowers the chances of getting each other sick.

Upping the temperature in the tank/water a few degrees for the sick turtle may be of some benefit - what is your water temp and basking spot currently? Higher temperatures generally increase metabolism and activity, and keep their immunity strong. When temperatures get too low and these guys get cold, their immunity drops significantly amongst other things and then they develop respiratory problems.

If you don't mind me asking, whereabouts are you located? Maybe someone will see and be able to help with a vet recommendation. You will need antibiotics for sure to treat the infection. They may administer an antibiotic injection first and then send you home with oral meds for a bit. Is your little guy still eating and acting normally? Wanting to bask, submerge, etc. I see you mentioned the swimming lopsided. Pneumonia is the culprit for that, and will need to be treated with antibiotics. Depending on how severe this turtle is, it may be on antibiotics for awhile.

Really hoping for the best. I hope you keep this thread updated, I've got my fingers crossed for these little guys, specifically your unwell one. Sending some love your way :<3::tort::)

The water temperature is 76 and the basking is 84

I am located in longview texas (east texas) it is right next to Kilgore.

And the sick turtle is swimming a little bit in the morning everyday but it takes him a while to open his eyes, he is eating well.

I really appreciate you helping me!
 

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I'm in Canada so I won't be of much help locating one but I'm thinking of making a thread for you. I went to vet listings in Texas and here's what I've found: (I know it says tortoise vets so I'm wondering if these guys would also see turtles? Hoped to have helped.

Tortoise Veterinarians in Texas
Listed Alphabetically by City

Addison

David Landers, DVM
Brookhaven Pet Hospital
14412 Marsh Lane
Addison, TX 75001
Tel: (972) 241-7730



Arlington

Roger Kendrick, DVM
Road Animal Clinic
501 South Bowen Road
Arlington, TX
Tel: (817) 861-1763



Austin

Paul Brandt, DVM
Rick Lusk, DVM
Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital
4601 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 103
Austin, TX 78745
Mon-Fri 7:00am- 7:00pm
Sat 8:00am- 2:00pm
Tel: (512) 892-4463
Fax: (512) 892-6468

Ronnie Karbach, DVM
Vet Calls
3411 Stratford Hills Lane
Austin, TX 78746
Tel: (512) 306-9860

Ayalsew Mekonnen, DVM
South Branch Pet & Bird Clinic
403 E. Ben White Blvd. #C
Austin, TX 78704
Tel: (512) 462-0002

Dr. Paul Skellenger
Research Pet & Bird Hospital
11679 Research Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78759
Tel: (512) 258-2577
Tel: (512) 258-3050
Tel: (512) 331-6121 emerg.
Fax: (512) 346-4571



Beaumont

Todd M Westin, DVM
Sherwood Animal Clinic
(409) 842-5114




Carrollton

Michael W. McGuire, DVM
Carrollton Animal Hospital
1903 North Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
Tel: (972) 242-7606
Fax: (972) 242-7608



Corpus Christi

OSO Creek Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
7713 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Tel: (361) 994-1145
Fax: (361) 994-0178



Dallas

Sue Chastain, Clint Chastain, & Cheryl Pfeffer, DVM
Preston Road Animal Hospital
6060 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX 75240
Tel: (972) 239-1309

Dr. Kemba Marshall
Summertree Animal & Bird Clinic
12300 Inwood Rd. Ste 102
Dallas, TX 75244
Tel: (972) 387-4168
Fax: (972) 490-0944



Flint

Paul W. Gainer, DVM
Flint Veterinary Clinic
18421 Old Jacksonville Road
Flint, TX 75762
Tel: (903) 894-7278



Galveston

Richard Henderson, DVM
Galveston Veterinary Clinic
2108 61st Street
Galveston, TX 77551
Tel: (409) 744-5355



Georgetown

Wayne C. Zeh, DVM
Zoot Pets, LLC
Georgetown, TX
Tel: (512) 864-9668



Houston

Larry N. White, DVM
Briarcrest Veterinary Clinic
1492 Wilcrest Drive
Houston, TX 77042
Tel: (713) 789-8320

Roy Cruzen, DVM
Rhonda Walter, DVM
Steeplechase Animal Hospital
9609 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77070
Tel: (281) 890-7257
Fax: (281) 890-8641

Dan Jordan, DVM
Animal Avian Hospital
2422 Robinhood
Houston, TX 77005
Tel: (713) 524-3800
Fax: (713) 524-8314

Natalie Antinoff, DVM
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
1111 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 693-1111
Fax: (713) 693-1110
Brenda Flores, DVM
Westbury Animal Hospital
4917 S Willow Drive
Houston, TX 77035
Tel: (713) 723-3666
Fax: (713) 723-0317



Irving

Thomas M. Edling, DVM, MspVM
Holly Kiernicki, DVM
Kemba Marshall, DVM
Metroplex Veterinary Centre and Pet Lodge
700 W. Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas, 75062
Tel: (972) 438-7113
Tel: (972) 445-1520
Fax: (972) 438-1710



Kerrville

Lloyd Leifeste, DVM
Leifeste Animal Hospital
1294 Bandera Hwy.
Kerrville, TX 78028
Tel: (830) 896-4600
Tel: (830) 739-5147
Tel: (830) 895-1818 emerg.



Kyle

Dr. Cord Offermann
Kyle Animal Hospital
100 Hall Professional
Kyle, TX 78640
Tel: (512) 268-5003
Fax: (512) 268-4025



League City

Dr. Scott
Safari Animal Care Centers
2450 E. Main Street Suite D
League City, TX 77573
Tel: (281) 332-5612



Mansfield

Roger Kendrick, DVM
Amanda Neece, DVM
Country Club Pet Hospital
2250 Matlock Road
Mansfield, TX 76063
Tel: (817) 477-4143



Midland

Jessica Todia, DVM
A To Z Veterinary Clinic
8535 West State Highway 158
Midland, TX 79707
Tel: (432) 520-8387



North Richland Hills

David Landers, DVM
Family Pet Clinic Of North Richland Hills
6724 Mid Cities Blvd.
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Tel: (817) 788-2525
Fax: (817) 788-5575



Odessa

Kimberly Boone, DVM
2210 East 8th
Odessa, TX 79761
Tel: (915) 332-5782



Plano

Charles Blonien, DVM
Parker Animal & Bird Clinic
2129 West Parker Road Suite A
Plano, TX 75023
Tel: (972) 985-0036

Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
2145 West Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75075
Tel: (972) 867-8800

Cheryl Pfeffer, DVM
North Plano Animal Hospital
3101 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75023
Tel: (972) 491-0360
Fax: (972) 491-1228



Roanoke

David K. Shepherd, DVM
Roanoke Animal Hospital
513 East Byron Nelson Boulevard
Roanoke, TX 76262
Tel: (817) 430-8989



San Angelo

Ross Dutton, DVM
Arden Road Animal Clinic
3402 Arden Road
San Angelo, TX 76903
Tel: (915) 949-6557



San Antonio

Thomas Vice, DVM
Broadway Animal Hospital
8221 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78209
Tel: (210) 824-7481


Universal City Animal Hospital
2510 Pat Booker
210-658-6326






Silsbee
Todd M. Westin, DVM
Sherwood Animal Clinic
409-385-6210



Southlake

Greg L. Moore, DVM
Southlake Animal Hospital
200 W. Northwest Parkway
Southlake, TX, 76092
Tel: (817) 481-2014
Animal Emergency
2340 West Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
Tel: (817) 410-2273
 
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