I found worms in my turtle's poop. What should I do to treat them?

Thanks for reaching out about Peanut. Intestinal parasites (including worms) are fairly common in aquatic turtles. The best thing to do would be to present him and some feces, to a veterinarian for examination and to run a fecal examination. Identification of the parasite will suggest a treatment plan. Some of the worms seen in the aquaria are not pathogenic and live/breed on detritus in the water, but is suggestive of non-ideal water quality. Good luck.

It is difficult to see the worm in detail. It could be a parasite or it could be a worm found in the environment. To determine which, submit a sample of Hanfi's droppings to your veterinarian. A fecal exam can be done to diagnose intestinal parasites. If necessary, your vet can dispense an appropriate dewormer for treatment.

These are likely not parasites, but rather insects that made their way into the enclosure. To be sure, you can submit them and a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Clean the enclosure and water bowl as planned. Fresh water should be provided daily.

It is difficult to determine what they may be based on the images. You can submit a stool sample to your veterinarian. Monitor for lethargy, decreased appetite or loose droppings. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

Depending on the parasite, your turtle may be fine...or may still be infected but not have any adult parasites. Certain parasites require an intermediate host to complete the lifecycle. Ideally, you should submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to definitively diagnose or rule out infection. if your turtle is positive for parasites, a dewormer can be administered. You may need to repeat it in several weeks.

Thanks for reaching out about Turbo. It is not legal to prescribe or give a dose of a medication over the internet, without the veterinarian performing a physical examination. A local veterinarian should be scheduled and a fecal examination performed, so a treatment plan can be presented. Good luck.

Hello, this is a tricky question as tortoises can have very serious sensitivities to some deworming medications. Therefore, I strongly recommend you bring your tortoise to have an exam by a veterinarian. They can test the feces and tell which parasites might be present and then choose the safest and most effective medication. Please, do not give ivermectin to any tortoise.