My turtle has respiratory symptoms. What should I do if my vet isn't a turtle expert?

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My turtle is stretching its Kneck out and opening its mouth I found on Internet that these are symptoms of Respiratory infections , I have vet at my town but they don’t have good knowledge about turtles they say , so I am giving it amoxicillin by mixing it water and force feeding it but it’s still there it’s 4th day please I request you to suggest me some antibiotics for treatment of turtle

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If there is no improvement, you may be under dosing the turtle or the infection is not susceptible to amoxicillin. You will likely need to have the turtle seen by a veterinarian. Infection can be confirmed and an approved antibiotic and dose can be administered or recommended. Legally, we are prohibited from doing either in the absence of a physical exam. In the meantime, increase water temperature and ambient temperature by a few degrees. Make sure the turtle continues to eat. Use caution when force feeding as you can inadvertently introduce fluids into the lungs which would complicate any underlying condition.

My turtle has respiratory symptoms. What should I do if my vet isn't a turtle expert?

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