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Linda G
at Thu Mar 26 12:19:28 2009 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Linda G ]
If you cannot take him to the vet then do not give him any meds that are not prescribed by a qualified vet.
Separate your two turtles immediately as URI's are very contagious. Increase his water temp to about 80 degrees and the basking temperature at about 95-100 degrees. Make sure he can move from warmer to cooler temps to thermoregulate. I would not be too concerned that he is not eating right now. Sick turtles will not eat. Try many different foods right now too. Examples are canned dog food, Soaked dry cat food(soak until completely soft), lean ham, frozen, thawed shrimp (cut up in tiny pieces), Very small pieces of hot dog, etc.
One other thing worth mentioning is to make sure you are giving your turtles at least 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of sleep time (no lights).
You really should take him to a qualified vet if you can find the funds.
Hope this helps Linda
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