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My turtle's eye was bitten by an ant. Why is he not eating suddenly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | Female | spayed

Ant Bite My flapshell Turtle eye Then He Doesn't eat ?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 24th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like Sagar may be sick and would benefit from seeing a veterinarian who can perform an examination and possibly some diagnostics to see how they can help Sagar. Best of luck!

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