What should I do if my aquatic turtle is constipated and can't poop?

Yes, you can mix a few drops of olive or vegetable oil into some unsweetened applesauce or prune baby food. Dab a bit on Clyde's nose to get him eating it. Afterwards, soak him 2-3 times * day in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Gentle massage his abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. Make sure his enclosure is adequately heated since low temps can affect digestion in reptiles. See your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet if Clyde becomes lethargic, stops eating entirely or if there is no defecation within 24-48 hours of the oil/food mix.

Poor Toby! As a starting point, be sure that Toby is urinating normal volumes in the litter box without straining. The signs of urinary obstructions in male cats strongly mimic those of constipation (straining in the litter box unproductively, vocalizing, vomiting), and urinary obstructions are a life-threatening emergency. If Toby is not urinating normal volumes, go to an emergency vet immediately. Constipation is a relatively common problem in cats. Cats should normally have at least 1 normal (not dry and hard) bowel movement per day, but occasionally, a cat will skip a day. If Toby is truly constipated, make sure he is drinking plenty of water. Try mixing additional water in with his food to assure that he is well hydrated. Dehydration will exacerbate constipation. If he will eat it, you can also try offering him small amounts of canned pure pumpkin to increase his fiber intake. I have never found oils to be overly effective in constipated cats. If the constipation persists, Toby may need to go to his vet for an exam. Some constipated cats require enemas and prescription stool softeners. This article also has some additional information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/best-home-made-remedies-for-your-constipated-pet/ . I hope this helps and that all goes well!

As long as he is passing the stones, there is no cause for concern. There are no medications to help him expel the stones. You will need to wait him out. Make sure he continues to eat normally. Some added greens may provide bulk to help push the stones through his GI tract. Maintain proper tank temps (water, ambient and basking) as low temps will slow down his digestive tract. Monitor for lethargy and decreased appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a veterinarian.

If Tuti has a fungal infection, or any type of infection, she should be examined by a veterinarian. If you cannot find one experienced in treating turtles, see a small animal veterinarian who may be able to consult by phone with a herp vet. Check the water quality as well. Turtles need large tanks with powerful filtration to maintain adequate water quality. If not, bacteria and fungi can grow out of control and infect the inhabitants of the tank. You can request a consultation to discuss the case in greater detail and to discuss tank set up, feeding and husbandry.

Sounds like he may have hypovitaminosis A. I suggest you read this article for suggestions on care and treatment. This is a diet and housing/lighting/temperature issue so be sure you are caring for him correctly. ( https://www.petplace.com/article/reptiles/general/vitamin-a-deficiency-hypovitaminosis-a-in-turtles/ ) ( http://www.avianandexotic.com/care-sheets/reptiles/aquatic-turtle/ ) As for the shell rot, you cannot keep an aquatic turtle on dry land 24/7. You should put him in water four one hour a day to eat and toilet then dry dock him again on land in a soft towel with a small, shallow water bowl for the remainder of the day. It is also important to get these turtles some UV light. At least twenty minutes a day in the sunshine or a set up with a UV lamp works well. It is also important the species are kept at their preferred body temperature to encourage the body to heal, a cold turtle can not mount an immune response. As a general rule around 25C suits most turtles.

Thanks for reaching out about Loofa. It does appear as if antibiotics would be beneficial, but check environmental temperature and correct any problems. Offer food through a plastic syringe in the form of watered down pellets or vegetable baby food. Maybe you can convince the dog/cat veterinarian to help. Good luck.

Unfortunately, the "tumor" cannot be appreciated in the images provided. Consider an exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Also, decrease the amount of pellets being fed. Remove any uneaten food once the turtle stops eating. Offer a balanced diet consisting of protein (feeder fish, nightcrawlers, etc), fresh greens and vegetables and a small amount of commercial pellets. Provide vitamin and mineral supplementation as well as adequate UVB lighting.