How to Prevent and Treat Urinary Tract Infections in Pet Turtles

How to Prevent and Treat Urinary Tract Infections in Pet Turtles

Among the different diseases that can affect your pet turtle, some target its urinary tract. These are usually known as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and are caused by issues like poor water quality and overall poor hygiene in your turtle’s habitat. They can cause pain and discomfort in your shelled friend, and may even lead…

How to Prevent and Treat Constipation in Pet Turtles

How to Prevent and Treat Constipation in Pet Turtles

Constipation is one of the digestive system related problems your pet turtles may experience at some point. This issue is usually characterized by your pet not having bowel movements for days or even a week. How to you prevent and treat constipation in pets? Constipation in pet turtles can be treated by putting your turtle…

How to Prevent Common Injuries in Pet Turtles

How to Prevent Common Injuries in Pet Turtles

Despite having a tough protective shell on its back, your pet turtle isn’t immune to injuries. The shell itself can get fractured or damaged and sustain heavy injuries. Your turtle may also suffer cuts and bruises on the skin, beak injuries, broken limbs, etc. However, learning how to prevent these injuries from occurring can help…

How to Choose the Right Substrate for Your Turtle’s Tank?

How to Choose the Right Substrate for Your Turtle’s Tank?

The right substrate can help improve your turtle tank’s overall aesthetics while making it look more naturalistic and interesting for your pet compared to a bare bottom. However, there are different types of substrates for you to choose from. How to choose the right substrate for your turtle’s tank? The most popular turtle tank substrates…