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Is it okay to keep feeding turtles food?

Pet Question

Turtles are reptiles and omnivorous animals that use plants as their main food source, but they cannot be fed only turtle food all the time. Although turtle food is one of the main foods for turtles, excessive consumption of turtle food can lead to obesity and affect the health of the turtle's digestive system.

Is it okay to keep feeding turtle food?

Turtles also need to take in other nutrients, such as fresh vegetables, fruits and protein sources, to maintain their health and immunity. . Therefore, it is recommended that the turtle's diet should be relatively rich and varied, including not only turtle food, but also an appropriate amount of other foods to ensure that the turtle obtains comprehensive nutrition. At the same time, attention should be paid to controlling the quantity and frequency of food when feeding to avoid overfeeding.