My Eastern Box Turtle, Ginny, hasn't opened her eyes for several days now, and whenever I soak her, she makes no move to wipe off any pus that is on them. I have taken a small bit of paper towel soaked in warm water and wiped it on her eyes, seeing if that would help, but it didn't. In fact, when I did this, it seemed like she was in pain because she kept pulling her head away and even opened her mouth once. The eyelid looks a bit wrinkly, too, and it sort of looked like it caved in a teeny-tiny bit.
She can, however, sense that someone's there (when she's awake) and will look over at you, so I'm guessing it's either turtley awesomeness or she still has her eyesight.
Any remedies/help? I was told to put Vaseline on her eyes, but I'm afraid that'll hurt.
She can, however, sense that someone's there (when she's awake) and will look over at you, so I'm guessing it's either turtley awesomeness or she still has her eyesight.
Any remedies/help? I was told to put Vaseline on her eyes, but I'm afraid that'll hurt.