'll list 'below the diseases' spread in tortoises:
rickets or MOM: the disease and' due to a calcium deficiency. the shell is soft to the touch, growth and 'lenta.le affected turtles do not move bene.per cure this disease using a diet rich in calcium and vitamins anda good exposure to UVA / UVB rays.
vitamin A deficiency: the disease affects mostly 'aquatic species, but often affects the land. Symptoms are swelling of the eyelids with plenty of tears, ear infections and damage to the apparatus and respiratorio.consigliata 'the veterinary examination after careful visit will establish 'the right treatment, with specific products. FORBIDDEN and 'do it yourself, too much vitamin A poisoning the animal.
GOTTA: the predominant cause of this disease and 'caused by a diet rich in proteins and purines. Too much 'of the latter which do not dissolve in urine originates un'accumolo of these substances in some parts of the body making the animal is anorexic, with difficulty and endemic' movimento.ci of redness may be due to poor circolazione.la is in a good rehydration therapy and medication.
CYST NODULES: the causes are the same for us humans. Many times these tumors. As soon as you notice odd bulges and 'should bring the turtle to a veterinarian.
Conjunctivitis: the soil is too dry can 'cause irritation to the eyes as well if we use as a substrate of sand too fine.lavaggi with physiological drops and eye drops can help, obviously under strict veterinary supervision.
PANOFTALMITE: all the eye is inflamed, the animal struggles to open it. lack of cleanliness or lack of vitamin A may be the cause. treatment is the same as those used for conjunctivitis.
stomatitis, GLOSS and osteomyelitis: these diseases are quite frequetni in turtles. bacterial infections and stasis of food in the mouth can be the main cause.tentativi innappetenza and vomiting are among the symptoms most 'common. material removal and disinfection are the local care more 'effective.
MIAS: often untreated wounds or wounds in soft tissues may be infested with blowfly larvae literally eat the animal alive. infections are among the most 'common complications. disinfect the well by removing the infected part and larvae using an antibiotic treatment in the case of quest'infestazione. note that not all disinfectants are going well, ask your vet. some disinfectants can also cause burns gravi.normalmente using the betadine low percentages.
PARASITOSIS SKIN: mites and ticks can infest the turtles. must be removed manually without the use of pesticides are very harmful to turtles.
MYCOSES: sopprattutto caused by lack of vitamin d are the fungal invasions funghiche appear on its shell or pelle.la first thing to do 'disinfect the environment where the turtle lives, supplement your diet with foods that contain vitamin de fungicidi.anche act locally with a good antibiotic therapy can 'be a viable treatment. all under strict veterinary supervision.
NECROSIS carapace: degeneration of wounds or abrasions are evolving in necrosi.la therapy consists in and remove then disinfect the necrotic parts and apply the healing, all of which should be done by a skilled veterinarian.
INJURY OR TRAUMA: these may be molteplici.morsi of mice, caused by crushing cars, gates, lawn mowers, dog bites and even the males during mating. the best and 'bring the turtle to the vet that it will hurt' by cleaning the wound with disinfectant and will make 'appropriate medicazioni.di rule also establishes an antibiotic to prevent infection.
septicemia or SCUD: caused by bacterial infection in the blood is manifested by ulceration of armor, lack of appetite, the animal remains not very active. bring the turtle to the vet to be fixed 'approppriata a cure.
constipation or Bowel obstruction: and 'caused by the ingestion of non-digestible. rocks, bark, materials plastici.puo 'be caused by parasites interni.l' proves to be apathetic and not animal feeds. to stimulate a bowel movement can be 'first do the baths in warm water with the care that the turtle's head it stays out of the water to avoid the risk of drowning. also put in a turtle shell for a short period of time can 'stimulate defecation. In the more 'serious bring the turtle to the vet to be fixed by' the therapy follow, even the surgery to remove the foreign body obstructing the bowel.
Diarrhea and gastroenteritis: abnormal stool color are the primary symptoms smelly. Inadequate nutrition, bacterial and parasitic infections are the main causes. the best and 'do I analyze the turtle to a veterinarian who found the cause will proceed' with the appropriate therapy.
PNEUMONIA: Thermal shock can cause this condition. this infection attacks the respiratory system primary, the lungs. trouble 'breathing with shots of the head and neck in the extended position, mucus, mouth open with heavy breathing are the symptoms most' common. as before and what 'must keep the animal warm and safe from moisture'. bring the turtle to the vet that will proceed 'with a cure with antibiotics.
Dystocia: retention of eggs in the female appears nervous femmina.la digging many holes without being able to give evidence. again bring the turtle to the vet that with appropriate radiographs will decide 'what to do. many times you use oxytocin to help the deposition.
Prolapse of the penis or of the cloaca: During mating can 'happen that the male can no longer' to retract the penis. initial tests with splashes of cold water into the turtle upside down 'to facilitate retrazione.altrimenti and 'better to get help from a prolapse of the cloaca instead veterinario.il can' be caused by obstructions or infezioni.anche here better be assisted by a veterinarian.
HERPES VIRUS: This is a nasty disease that is almost always the death of the affected animal. still valid today there is no cure. and 'very contagious when you have found the animal and then hit' well isolated from others. we once touched the animal can become vehicles of infection and then spread to the other turtles. wash your hands, wash your shoes every time you enter the yard of the affected herpes can 'serve to contain a possible epidemia.e' caused by a bacterial infection and symptoms are very vari.stomatiti, rhinitis, colds, pneumonia, innappetenza, apatia.in some turtles can 'be controlled by immune system and thus become healthy carriers. but 'at any moment of weakness can' manifest. remains a disease among the most 'lethal.
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