Shell rot is the result of bacteria or fungi colonizing wounds in a turtle's shell. Like repairing a broken shell, treating usually requires veterinary assistance. Your veterinarian will monitor your turtle's progress and ensure that he is healing properly. Usually, this can be addressed by periodically removing the cast and applying a new one or leaving a gap in a portion of the cast, to accommodate future growth. While this is not a problem for adult turtles, it can be problematic for young, growing turtles. Most turtles will need their 'cast' for one to two years to allow the bone to heal completely. Always follow the recovery instructions provided by your vet. Additionally, your veterinarian can provide pain medications for your pet to help alleviate his suffering. Not only will your vet be better prepared to repair the shell than you are, your vet can prescribe any necessary medications and monitor your pet as he heals to ensure everything proceeds smoothly. Shell problems can affect your pet for his entire life, and severely compromise his quality of life, so you owe it to your pet to seek treatment. Anytime your turtle experiences problems with his shell, veterinary care is necessary.
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