I have a red eared slider that kept wheezing as it opens its mouth. It…

I have a red eared slider that kept wheezing as it opens its mouth. It has an extreme loss of appetite and often closes its eyes. May I know what I could do to diagnose it? Thank you

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Jimmy Leow
Jimmy Leow
9 years ago

Thank you, but I do not live near a vet. I am wondering if it is possible to cure it without consulting a vet. It seems that respiratory infection is lethal and I want to save it as soon as possible

Anonymous
Anonymous
9 years ago

that sounds like it COULD be a respiratory infection.  do you have a vet that will examine your turtle?  

this may be of some help: http://www.redearslider.com/respiratory_behavior.html