Why is my turtle swimming sideways, has a swollen neck and shedding skin?

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My turtle is swiming side wise. He has swollen in side of neck. His skin has a layer of white translucent membrane and it is falling. Please help:( ....... he is still a baby 2 months old. What should i do???

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello! This appears to be something called an "aural abscess" that is common in red eared sliders. It is generally the result of not eating enough Vitamin A in the diet or living in water that is not filtered enough. I would recommend taking Hunny into a vet to have the abscess cleaned out, then working on improving his diet and water quality. I hope this is helpful!

Why is my turtle swimming sideways, has a swollen neck and shedding skin?

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