My yellow belly turtle is throwing up blood. Is it vitamin A overdose?

Hi, and thanks for your question. Vomiting in turtles is always a quite concerning sign which could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

The pieces could be bits of scutes that Micha has ingested. A turtle may eat scutes that have been shed, however this is not recommended. If it isn't scutes, it could be pieces off of tank furniture. Keep an eye on her for lethargy, loss of appetite or abnormal defecation. You may need to have her seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles if the situation persists or worsens.

Thanks for reaching out about Ninja and including photos. Regurgitation can be due to multiple causes: over-eating, metabolic (renal, liver), gastrointestinal obstruction or foreign body, infection, just to list a few. That he is slow, is a possible indication of illness and he should probably see a veterinarian. Made sure isn't too weak as can not get to surface to breath. Good luck.

This is a quite concerning sign and could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Looks like ulcerative shell disease which is often called SCUD or 'shell rot'. It comes in two primary forms. The dry form is often associated with a fungal infection and the wet form is often associated with gram negative bacteria (and usually develops after an injury to the shell). This looks to be the dry form. Treatment consists of cleaning the area with a diluted Betadine solution (1 part betadine to 10 parts water). Put it on the affected areas, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. I would do this twice a day. Also dry docking for 4-8 hours a day is strongly recommended. Go over all your husbandry carefully - ie: water quality/chemistry, lighting, diet, etc. as usually this is a husbandry issue. This article is very informative. https://www.amazingamazon.com.au/murray-river-turtle-care-short-neck-turtle-care Hope this helps. Best wishes!

I am so sorry that this is happening to Snickers, and thank you for the photos. If you haven't done so already, I would recommend contacting your veterinarian as I think that Snickers should go back for an examination. I didn't see if you had any diagnostic testing performed, but with the production of blood and the continued regurgitation, I would be concerned about an ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract (intestines) or potentially foreign material that is resulting in a blockage. There are some infectious diseases (bacteria, viruses, etc.) that can also result in bleeding. For diagnostic testing, your veterinarian would likely start with blood work to evaluate Snickers' organs and to look for signs of inflammation/infection. They may also recommend radiographs (x-rays) as this would help them to determine if there is a potential foreign body as well. If they cannot definitively tell, they may also recommend an ultrasound. I would recommend getting Snickers in as soon as possible, as reptiles are often much sicker than they let their owners believe. I wish you the best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about maria Conchita. Repeated regurgitation is suggestive of an gastric or intestinal blockage. Ingested substrate (rocks) or large food items are all possibilities. A veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.