Gas anaesthesia of turtle at Toa Payoh Vets Pt 3
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2016-01-12

Jan 12, 2016

This is a veterinary educational video of a real case study to teach pet owners and vet students of medical and surgical conditions in turtles.

Gas anaesthesia is used to prevent pain and struggling during surgery. Said to be "rectal prolapse" and looks like it from distant examination. 

As it is very sensitive to handling, I need close examination under anaesthesia. There was a prolapse of the male genitals in this case. Surgery was done to push back the prolapse and stitch up the vent for 3 days. The turtle is OK now.