A Chinese Golden Thread Turtle has swollen foot
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 07/08/2015

Bitten by another turtle over the years while housed in the same tank, this 14-year-old turtle has a right fore swollen foot. A vet had "lanced" the abscess some 2-3 weeks ago but now the elbow is also swollen. There is a wound near the wrist, possibly where the pus had discharged some weeks ago.   

This turtle limps when walking. As the inflammation had been present for some weeks, there will be no more soft pus to drain. Medication is given for the next 2 weeks to soften the swelling first.