My tortoise has a really bad underbite. Should I be concerned?

I would recommend having their mouths trimmed as soon as possible by a skilled exotic veterinarian. Leaving the mouth untrimmed can lead to problems eating and the misalignment can become even more severe as it grows out.

Good photo. Thanks for providing one. It looks like his lower beak has a fracture. I wouldn't necessarily be worried but I do think you should do some treatment to keep it from getting infected. If you get some Betadine solution and dilute it to a weak, light brown color you can use a cotton tipped applicator to wipe inside the defect 2-3 times per day. If it looks worse at any time he may need to have a filler put in the defect. ( https://www.agradi.com/betadine-solution.htm )

Slight underbites and overbites do not cause any major issue in terms of eating, drinking, chewing on a bone or grinding teeth. If you are concerned, there are veterinary dentists. You would have to ask your veterinarian if there is one in your area and get a referral. In my 17 years of practice, I have seen dogs with severe under bites do just fine! But I have heard of veterinary dental braces which would need a veterinary dentist. I do not recommend putting any dog through that unless it was absolutely necessary though.

Can you post again with photos? Do you mean the beak if broken or the actual jaw? That makes in difference on how we can help. I recommend you feed him soft foods for a while. Things he doesn't have to bite down on hard or tear with his beak. Really, a vet exam would be best. They can put in a feeding tube until the beak regrows or the fractured jaw heals.

He may have been hibernating/brumating. Continue with the daily soaks in warm water or a 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Get him eating if he isn't already. If the behavior persists, have him examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose illness.

Hello! As long as it is just a little overgrown and she can still eat well (can tell by having the brown or green part of the poop present as they can pretend to eat) there is not a rush to get into the vet. It will need to be clipped and shaped if it gets really long though. Sometimes this can happen if a bird is eating only seeds so try to see if Turtle can be convinced to eat a pelleted diet by pretending to eat it yourself often around her and some patience.

Check the temps in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. A soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte can provide warmth and treat or prevent minor dehydration. The loose scutes may be normal shedding or not. An exam would be needed to diagnose any underlying cause. If the condition does not improve, have your tortoise examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If you need to find a vet, use the link below. https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661