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My tortoise has a dry shell. Can I use olive or avocado oil?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Other Pet - Not Listed | Female | 60 lbs

I have a 15 year old toroise turtle. Her she'll looks dried out. Can I put some avacado or Olive oil on her?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 17th, 2019

It would be more practical to provide regular baths or soaks in warm water or a 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Adequate hydration, UVB lighting, a balanced diet and vitamin/mineral supplementation will all promote shell health as well as overall health.

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