My turtle was bitten by a rat. It's inactive and won't eat. Help!

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My pet land turtle got bitten by a rat a week ago.His front paws and back legs are deeply wounded. I cleaned the wounds with antiseptic liquid and am applying antiseptic cream daily but my turtle has become very inactive. Does not want to eat and is sleeping all day. It was very active before the accident. Please tell me what should I do to make it normally active and healthy like before. Please help. Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | Male

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your turtle likely isxs suffering from infection and will need antibiotics and pain medicine. Please take Vishnu to a veterinarian that treats reptiles for an exam and treatment. You have done everything that is possible at home.

My turtle was bitten by a rat. It's inactive and won't eat. Help!

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