What should I do if my aquatic turtle is constipated and can't poop?

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Bidik has been suffering from constipation for 3 weeks. What can we do about this issue? Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Female | unspayed | 19 years and 7 months old | 4.63 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can try giving a few drops of mineral oil in the mouth by syringe. This has to be done very carefully because there is a risk of aspiration into the lungs. You can also give an enema by using a syringe to squirt some mineral oil into the vent. If you can't get mineral oil you can use paraffin oil. Do this daily for a few days to see if you get any results.

What should I do if my aquatic turtle is constipated and can't poop?

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