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My turtle isn't eating or moving legs after vet. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Female

I have a Malaysian turtle. From Last 2 3 weeks she is not not eating anything not even turtle food. We consulted to vet he gave injection 3 4 times gap of two days and gave vitamin tablet. But still she is not eating. And she is not moving her back legs. Not have fractures.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 21st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Quicky and including photos. Assuming the injections were antibiotics and no improvement, some diagnostic testing is recommended. Radiograph and blood work are good placed to start, even a fecal examination for parasites. You can try syringe feeding pellets soaked in water. Good luck.

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