My turtle fell and is bleeding from its mouth. Why won't it eat?

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My baby turtle felt from a height. Except from bleeding from mouth there was no visible injury. Since then I saw her only floating and swimming. He is excreting normally but doesn't eat anything. Please help what could be the cause.

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I’m sorry to hear of Babu’s injury. I am worried he may have sustained trauma to his face or jaw or even possibly internally. A jaw fracture would certainly make him not want to eat. I would recommend you have him seen by a veterinarian as he may need pin medication, antibiotics or even treatment of the wound or fracture, if present. Also, check out anapsid.org and read the red eared slider section under “chelonian.” This will give you some advice about proper nutrition and husbandry. Good luck!

My turtle fell and is bleeding from its mouth. Why won't it eat?

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