Pneumonia. Western painted turtles become lethargic, mouth breathing, loss of appetite, and have some discharge from the nose and mouth.
When the western painted turtle suffers from pneumonia, the water temperature should be controlled first, and the water temperature should be controlled at a comfortable temperature for the western painted turtle and maintained at a constant temperature. Generally speaking, the most suitable temperature is 28 degrees.

It is recommended to use gentamicin medicated bath for treatment. If the condition is more serious, it is necessary to take medicine and inject medicine to cooperate with the treatment. If the Western Painted Turtle resists badly, the drug can be injected into the stomach of the small fish and shrimp to be fed.
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