Showing posts with label animal hospital Ludington. Show all posts
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Sunday, 6 April 2014

Supplements & Vitamins for Your Red-Eared Slider Turtle

Despite feeding your slider all the foods that will ensure its health and well-being, it is likely that it will still require additional supplements and vitamins to fortify its diet. No matter what type of supplements or vitamins you purchase, be sure to follow manufacturer’s guidelines very carefully for the sake of your turtle. Excess elements in its body may lead to toxicity or death. Visit vets Ludington.

Calcium is probably the most common supplement that is given to sliders and turtles and tortoises in general. It is important that the amount of calcium turtles receive is always greater than the phosphorus that they consume. If your turtle is breeding, below one year of age, or in recovery from a shell injury, it will require supplementary calcium. There are also vitamin D3, vitamin A, and amino acids supplements available in pet stores.