I live in Arkansas and we are flooding( houses and buisnesses completely underwater). My house is high ground and has become the unofficial turtle sanctuary. (Keeping track of where all animals were found so we can put them back after flooding.) This guy made his way here. He actually was found flipped on his back at the bottom of a levy before the water got super high. He obviously has shell deformities but he also doesn't use his back legs. He seems to be able to feel them but drags himself everywhere. I'm guessing trying to make it up the levy without using his back legs is what caused him to flip.
My question is anything we can do for him in the meantime or what to look for or any idea why he might not be using his back legs?
Vets in the area are overwhelmed with taking in animals of those who have been effected by the flooding. Plus he's a big guy so obviously not struggling that much but I'd like to help if y'all have any suggestions.
My question is anything we can do for him in the meantime or what to look for or any idea why he might not be using his back legs?
Vets in the area are overwhelmed with taking in animals of those who have been effected by the flooding. Plus he's a big guy so obviously not struggling that much but I'd like to help if y'all have any suggestions.