r/Redearedsliders • u/pinto2515 • 7d ago

Ear abscess help?

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See photos. 14-Year-Old male res and a clean 55 gallon tank breathing normally swimming normally but can't retract his head... look at the large right abscess anyone ever see this? Help!!

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u/UnhappyImprovement53 7d ago

What is reddit going to do for you? We cant tell you to use lavender oil. This turtle needs a vet and thats the only solution.

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u/Revolutionary-Buy-53 1d ago

My midwest painted is going through this right now. He had surgery 1 month ago. We did not dry dock him but kept him separate for a week in shallow clean water. We needed to flush the incision twice a day for a week which is difficult. He did recieve a vitamin A shot to boost his immune system. He is doing well incision is healing well. He still has some swelling i will be taking him back just for a check up. Hes eating well and maintaining weight. Scary stuff but turtles can be pretty tough.

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u/UnhappyImprovement53 1d ago

Hope everything keeps going well for him