From what I can see in the photo, it appears that you could clean the wound gently with a cotton swab moistened with either water or peroxide and then apply a tiny amount of Neosporin ointment to it. I would expect it to heal in a couple of weeks. If it seems to be getting infected or seems not to be healing after that time goes by, you may need to go to a vet and have it checked.There’s a red cut on my tortoises head, what do I do?
You know, I stayed completely out of any medical fields in college because I don't like dealing with blood and guts. Biology was tempting, but in my experience, dissections do not prove good for my health. If I had gone in one of those directions, I probably would have ended up on the epidemiology side of the house anyway.
K I think it happened when he wiped his nose during a soake, I think his nails scratched his head. After a couple hours the wound isn’t there anymore, thank you for helping tho!From what I can see in the photo, it appears that you could clean the wound gently with a cotton swab moistened with either water or peroxide and then apply a tiny amount of Neosporin ointment to it. I would expect it to heal in a couple of weeks. If it seems to be getting infected or seems not to be healing after that time goes by, you may need to go to a vet and have it checked.
Also as @KronksMom said, look for the object which may have caused the injury and remove it or file it down to prevent further such episodes.
I'm sorry, for some reason I got the impression you worked in a vet's office. I'll definitely stop tagging you in the gross stuff!You know, I stayed completely out of any medical fields in college because I don't like dealing with blood and guts. Biology was tempting, but in my experience, dissections do not prove good for my health. If I had gone in one of those directions, I probably would have ended up on the epidemiology side of the house anyway.
No worries.I'm sorry, for some reason I got the impression you worked in a vet's office. I'll definitely stop tagging you in the gross stuff!
VERY useful skills. I myself am often called by friends and even just acquaintances to translate medical terminology for them. I wish more doctors understood that the language you use can often frighten patients more than the actual procedures.No worries.
I have worked with quite a few veterinarians before, most all of them involved in disease control and/or laboratory diagnostics. I just have a gift for planning, tracking, analysis, and translating scientific and technical jargon into plain English.
The cut isn’t there anymore, does that mean he’s okay now? He’s look very happyVERY useful skills. I myself am often called by friends and even just acquaintances to translate medical terminology for them. I wish more doctors understood that the language you use can often frighten patients more than the actual procedures.
Sorry to distract from your tortoise @Mavsonfire . Zovick knows his stuff though. Just follow his directions and keep an eye on it. And if it seems like anything's wrong (any odd smell, a lot of pus, feels warm to the touch), post more pictures or make that vet appointment. Puncture wounds are tricky because they go deeper and have a higher chance of introducing bacteria into the body. So make sure it stays moist so that his body can keep pushing the bad stuff out. A scab would just trap whatever's in there in.
bugs?You know, I stayed completely out of any medical fields in college because I don't like dealing with blood and guts. Biology was tempting, but in my experience, dissections do not prove good for my health. If I had gone in one of those directions, I probably would have ended up on the epidemiology side of the house anyway.
But he looks really dry to me and his carapace is starting to look uneven. Is he humid enough?The cut isn’t there anymore, does that mean he’s okay now? He’s look very happy
Epidemiology (disease related stuff), vs. entomology (bugs). Although a class or two in entomology might come in handy for a box turtle keeper. ?bugs?
poor wee stinker.... wash and clean it carefully, then put some neosporin on it..
Good luck to you and hugs to him!! ?