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my turtle floats!

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Question
I have a baby RES that floats kind of lop-sided, his back right end won't go down below the water, I learned from other questions that he might have a RI. IF so how do I treat him?

Answer
Actually, floating lopsided is usually a sign of pneumonia, which pretty much needs a vet's care- and even then does not always end happily.

If it is floating 'tail end' high, then it might just be a digestion problem. It MIGHT go away with better diet, but again usually needs a vet's care.

Give the Medical Care section of http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for more info.