My turtle was lost for a week. Why is it not eating and barely moving?

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I have an aqua turtle it is I think 1 year age very energetic and always has very open appetite, this turtle lost in the house I found it after one week search when I put it back and try to feed it dose not eat and it is movement was very slow barely moving. What would be the problem and how I can get it back

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, Reptiles are cold blooded, and require controlled temperatures at all time in captivity. Noor likely became malnourished, dehydrated, and very cold in her time outside of her enclosure. This can lead to many different problems. It is difficult to force turtles to eat, and many require feeding tubes to get nutrition when they are ill. I would recommend taking Noor to a veterinarian. I hope this is helpful.

My turtle was lost for a week. Why is it not eating and barely moving?

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