Tuesday 31 December 2019

Sneezing in Turtles


Have you ever seen your turtle yawn or sneeze? Yawning, sneezing, and even coughing can happen every now and again in turtles. It’s quite common. What’s not common is excessive sneezing or coughing or even yawning. This could indicate that your turtle is having some trouble swallowing, closing his mouth, etc. Call your vet to schedule a checkup. You should also check your turtle’s habitat temperature to make sure he’s not too cold or too hot as this could cause the sneezing or coughing. Turtles are also prone to respiratory infections which could be another reason for the sneezing, coughing or even yawning. It’s important that your vet examines your turtle to find out the exact reason for the excessive sneezing. The main cause will need to be treated first in order to stop the constant sneeze/cough. Once a diagnosis is made, your best veterinarian West Bloomfield, MI can prescribe treatment.

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