My tortoise has an eye infection or injury. What's the best action?

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Hi, my tortoise seems to have an injury or small infection on one of his eyes - on the bottom eyelid. I can attach a picture. What is the best course of action?

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Most eye conditions in tortoises are due to vitamin A deficiency. I would recommend taking Ivor to an exotic vet specialist in order to get it checked and treated, he will need a vitamin injection as well as vitamin A eye drops.

My tortoise has an eye infection or injury. What's the best action?

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