Some sort of infection and the cure

[Tindomul1of9]

A few months ago my red eared slider got some sort of infection on the right side of its face/head. A big ball of hardened puss formed under the skin in the turtle's head. It was nasty! The infection first started with an eye infection of some sort, shortly after I got the turtle.
I called over my friend who works in a vet's office and she promptly helped the poor thing.
Here are a few before and after pictures.
First is the way the turtle looked,



And an after pic:

The turtle was then treated with antibiotic ointments on the eyes, and around the wound as well as with antibiotic injections, very low dosages. The turlte was kept dry for about 2 weeks, and tweezer fed.
And what it looks like now.
Here it is in its superman pose


And here it is after it saw me.


As you can see, it has completely healed. No furthure infections have appeared in the 3 months or so since the treatment. I'm glad I was able to help it out.

[ranmiller]

Glad everything worked out!

[Tindomul1of9]

Thanks, its still doing very well.

[darkjuggle]

im glad your turtles better but ihave the sme problem except the eyes are covetred in white. What should i do

[Rainfrog]

Glad it worked out for you Tindo. Darkjuggle I wish you luck. I hope all goes well. I would suggest contacting your local Herp Vet. It sound like something that will need more than a home remedy.

[Tindomul1of9]

Yup, you should take it to the vet asap. I wouldn't take to long.

[TurtleTime]

Eiw. nasty Abcess. Darkjungle do you have an abcess like that around its eye? it could be pushing on something causing the eyes to go white. if you dont have an abcess you most likely have a bacteria infection. Should try treating with a low dosage of Baytril. Take it to you vet and see.