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My Indian Star Tortoise has a broken mouth and isn't eating. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Tortoise | Male | 6.613 lbs

hi sir i have and indian star tortoise he is male,and his mouth was break in from down part of his mouth a he was not able to eat food what can i do for him please suggest me sir i m very affraid

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2019

Can you post again with photos? Do you mean the beak if broken or the actual jaw? That makes in difference on how we can help. I recommend you feed him soft foods for a while. Things he doesn't have to bite down on hard or tear with his beak. Really, a vet exam would be best. They can put in a feeding tube until the beak regrows or the fractured jaw heals.

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