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My turtle has an eye injury, can't open it, and won't eat. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I Have A Flapshell Turtle,Ent Bite In Her Eye he can't open full His Eye What Should I Do and He doesn't Eat last 3-4 days ?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2018

Thanks for reaching out about your turtle. A wound to the eye and anorexia for several days is worrisome. A veterinary visit is needed to prescribe systemic and ophthalmic antibiotics, at the minimum. Keeping water quality good is very important also, to prevent infection through the damaged eye. Good luck.

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