I think my turtle is sick...

Question
I don't know what is wrong with my yellow belly slider. He seems to always have his eyes shut and when he tries to open then, he squints.  He also hasn't eaten much lately. I'm starting to get worried.

Answer
Jannel, I would get him to a vet immediately. He sounds like he is starting a bad respirtory infection and is going to need systemic antibiotic. Is he bubbling at the nose also yet? The biggest thing he is not eating. This is the worst sign. Make sure you make sure you are giving him plenty of vitamin A and K when you get him home and he is eating. Let me know how things go. Good Luck, Tina