My turtle has swollen eyes and won't eat. Is it an infection?

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I can't take my turtle to a vet cause the vets here don't know how to treat turtles ....my Nemo has swollen eyes and he is not eating ....I just put some cod liver oil on his eyes but I m worried. .... please help me! He hasn't eaten in almost 2 weeks I tried to give him some shrimps and pellets too but all in vain. Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Nemo likely has an ocular infection and so is painful and uncomfortable and not wanting to eat. He most likely needs some antibiotic ointment for his eyes and possible an injectable antibiotic as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My turtle has swollen eyes and won't eat. Is it an infection?

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