How to Tell If Your Turtle Is Sick
Spot illness signs in turtles: behavior changes, appetite, shell and eyes, enclosure checks, and when to see a vet.
Shell Sanctuary
Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles
Shell Sanctuary
Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles
Category Signs of Illness
Concise guides to recognizing signs of illness in pet turtles, detailing common symptoms and when to seek veterinary care.
Why Is My Turtle Not Eating and How to Encourage It to Eat
Why your turtle won't eat; check health, habitat, feeding, temps, and steps to encourage eating, plus when to see a vet.
Turtle Shell Peeling: Normal or a Health Concern?
Turtle shell and skin peeling explained: common causes, what's normal, warning signs, care steps, and when to see a vet.
Is Your Turtle Dead or Just Hibernating?
Is my turtle dead or hibernating? Signs, safe checks, timing, care steps, and when to call a vet - Pet Turtle Care.