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Common Turtle Diseases: What You Should Know

Turtles make lovely pets. Unfortunately, most pet owners know very little about them and their health. Here’s some information about common turtle diseases. Salmonella (Intestinal Infection) Symptoms: Bloody stools, diarrhea, loss of appetite. Highly contagious disease that usually arises from dirty water and contaminated food. Caution: salmonella can be passed to humans. ...