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My Red Ear Slider turtle vomited and is very slow. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | Male | 24 days old | 0.551 lbs

My RED EAR SLider turtle just did vomit today n since then he is very slow what should I do

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 24th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Ninja and including photos. Regurgitation can be due to multiple causes: over-eating, metabolic (renal, liver), gastrointestinal obstruction or foreign body, infection, just to list a few. That he is slow, is a possible indication of illness and he should probably see a veterinarian. Made sure isn't too weak as can not get to surface to breath. Good luck.

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