Skin infections in general are treated with silver sulphadiazine. Diet in iguanas is age-dependent. Adult iguanas survive well on a diet of fruits and vegetables. One common problem encountered with iguanas is metabolic bone disease. The iguana will appear lethargic, anorexic, ataxic, and may become paralysed.
Treatment consists of calcium, vitamin D, and possibly calcitonin.
Turtles are omnivorous and their diet may vary widely. A curious aspect of turtle diet is the fact that raw chicken may be detrimental. Although the turtle often carries Salmonella as endogenous GI flora, Salmonella from raw chicken may act as a pathogen in the turtle, causing runny nose and bloody, discoloured stools. Turtle may also suffer from metabolic bone disease, causing, in addition to the symptoms described for the iguana, a soft shell. Additionally, vitamin A deficiencies may occur in turtles, compromising vision.