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!
Save with the Turtle Vetcare Package
Includes everything your turtle needs to give them a great life
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.
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
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
Signs of Emergencies 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
Please consult the handouts below for more information about caring for your turtle or tortoise.