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Turtle and Tortoise Vet in Charleston, SC

Owning a turtle or tortoise can be challenging, but at Exotic Vet Care we strive to make their health care as manageable and stress-free as possible for you. We recommend biannual physical exams and parasite screens for all our turtle and tortoise patients to ensure they're staying healthy.

To make turtle and tortoise care easier and more affordable for our clients, we offer the Turtle VetCare Package that includes all the most essential services.

Book now or ask about our Turtle VetCare Package today!

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Signs of a Health Emergency in Turtles and Tortoises

Signs of a Health Emergency in Turtles and Tortoises

While some cases require urgent treatment, most after-hours concerns are best evaluated by our experienced team. Rather than going to an emergency clinic, the best thing for you and your pet is to come see our specialists at our next available appointment. If no appointments are available, we offer Emergency Admission Mon-Saturday beginning at 8am.

Signs your turtle/tortoise may need veterinary care. Click here to book the next available appointment with us:

  • Weak/unresponsive
  • Open-mouthed breathing
  • Tremors/twitching
  • Prolonged inappetence
  • Regurgitating/vomiting
  • Making frantic movements
  • Blood in droppings
  • Prolapse
  • Straining to pass stool/egg

Signs your turtle/tortoise may need emergency after-hours veterinary care:

  • Most turtle/tortoise concerns can and should wait to see a specialist, except in cases of major trauma, uncontrollable bleeding, or unconsciousness

It is essential that you keep your turtle or tortoise warm before you bring them in to see us for treatment.

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Save with the Turtle Vetcare Package

Save with the Turtle Vetcare Package

Includes everything your turtle needs to give them a great life

Comprehensive Health Checkup
Intestinal Parasite Screen
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Blood Chemistry Panel and Bile Acids

To ensure the safety and comfort of your turtle or tortoise during treatment, we might need to sedate them. This will incur an additional fee. Larger tortoises will also incur an additional fee.

With our Turtle VetCare Package, you receive $570 worth of care for only $360.

Click the link below. From that page, click the blue "Other Visit" box on the right and select your VetCare Package from the "Appointment Type" drop-down menu.

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Disclaimer:

  • Our VetCare Packages are for healthy pets only
  • Because the VetCare Packages are already discounted, they cannot be purchased with CareCredit, Cherry, or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied

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What to Expect At Your Turtle or Tortoise’s Wellness Visit

What to Expect At Your Turtle or Tortoise’s Wellness Visit

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The treatments and services below are what you can expect when you bring your turtle or tortoise in for their routine wellness visit.

  • New pet exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC
  • 6 Month exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis
  • Annual exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/Blood Chemistry Panel
  • Senior exam - Just like the annual exam, and we also recommend imaging (radiographs, ultrasound or CT) to screen for internal disease
Common Diseases and Conditions in Turtles and Tortoises

Common Diseases and Conditions in Turtles and Tortoises

The most common diseases and conditions seen in turtles and tortoises include:

  • Inappetence
  • Parasites
  • Ear infections
  • Malnutrition
  • Metabolic issues

If your turtle or tortoise is not eating normally or is showing other signs of a health problem, please call us at (843) 216-8387.

Turtle and Tortoise Care Sheets and Handouts

Turtle and Tortoise Care Sheets and Handouts

Please consult the handouts below for more information about caring for your turtle or tortoise.