Turtles are very popular pets that can stay with their owners for many years, but when we find that the turtle has pneumonia, how can we get it back to health? Pneumonia is one of the common diseases of turtles, which often occurs in winter or when the body temperature is unstable.
The main symptoms of pneumonia include throat inflammation, red and swollen eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, lack of appetite, etc. .
If left untreated, severe pneumonia can lead to death of the turtle.
Therefore, when you find that your turtle has pneumonia, you should take the following steps immediately.
1. Maintain a dry environment: Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses, and these pathogens usually thrive in moist environments.
Therefore, to ensure that the environment in which the turtle lives is dry, the intervals between cleaning the box should be more frequent.
2. Increase the temperature: Pneumonia is usually caused by pets being exposed to cold air, so make sure the tortoise lives in a warm enough environment.
If the indoor temperature is too low, you can use tools such as heat lamps and heating pads to increase the temperature.
3. Maintain clean water quality: Turtles live in water. If the water quality is not clean, bacteria and viruses will easily multiply in the water.
So, change the water regularly and use purifiers to keep the water clean and hygienic.
4. Provide an appropriate diet: Some foods suitable for turtles, such as vegetables, fruits, small fish, etc., can help turtles fully absorb various nutrients and enhance their resistance.
You can also add some vitamins and other complementary medicines to the drinking water to assist in the treatment of pneumonia.
5. Seek medical attention: If your turtle does suffer from pneumonia, do not treat it at home. It is best to go to a pet hospital for treatment immediately.
Only a professional veterinarian can accurately determine the turtle's condition and prescribe the most appropriate medications and treatments.
In short, when you find out that your turtle has pneumonia,Measures should be taken immediately to ensure that its environment, diet, etc. are clean and hygienic, and at the same time, cooperate with medical treatment to allow the turtle to recover as soon as possible.
In addition, it is recommended that turtle keepers should also pay attention to the maintenance of turtles in their daily lives, and conduct regular physical examinations and cleanings to prevent the occurrence of diseases.
