My yellow belly turtle is throwing up blood. Is it vitamin A overdose?

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My yellow belly turtle had vitamin A deficiency and is now throwing up blood looking tissue What can I do to help him?

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. It sounds like your pet may have encountered an overdose of vitamin A, which is actually a lot more common than you think. The same signs and symptoms are often present with the excess of the vitamin A as with the deficiency-as well as skin sloughing, loss of nails, ulcerations, etc. First I would recommend stopping supplementation. I would encourage you to see a vet as soon as possible that sees reptiles-it may need fluids and other supportive care immediately. If you pet has severely overdosed, it can be fatal.

My yellow belly turtle is throwing up blood. Is it vitamin A overdose?

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