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Hyperthermia (Overheating)

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Symptoms include restlessness, panting, and drooling. Treatment involves gradually lowering body temperature and providing hydration.

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Shell Rot (Turtles & Tortoises)

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Symptoms include discoloration, softening of the shell, and bad odor. Treatments include antibacterial and antifungal medications, and proper husbandry.

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Fungal Dermatitis

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Symptoms include skin lesions, discoloration, and shedding issues. Treatment involves antifungal medication and improved husbandry.

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Abscesses

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Symptoms include swelling and pus accumulation. Treatment involves draining the abscess and administering antibiotics.

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Thermal Burns

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Symptoms include blistering and redness of the skin. Treatment involves proper wound care and adjusting the heat source to prevent recurrence.

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Dystocia (Egg Binding)

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Symptoms include straining, lethargy, and lack of appetite. Treatment may involve calcium supplements, hormone injections, or surgery.

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Hypothermia

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Symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, and slowed digestion. Treatment revolves around slowly raising the body temperature.

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Septicemia

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Symptoms can include lethargy, anorexia, and redness of the skin. Treatments often involve aggressive antibiotic therapy.

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Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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Symptoms include swollen jaws, tremors, and rubbery legs. Treatment includes correcting the diet, calcium, and vitamin D3 supplements.

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Cryptosporidiosis

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Symptoms include weight loss and regurgitation. Treatments are limited but include improving husbandry and potentially antiparasitic medications.

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Metabolic Bone Disease

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Symptoms include weak bones, deformities, and lethargy. Treatments involve calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, proper UVB lighting.

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Parasitic Infections

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Symptoms can include weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatments include antiparasitic drugs and improving enclosure cleanliness.

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Gastrointestinal Obstruction

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Symptoms include vomiting, inability to defecate, and a swollen abdomen. Treatment could include surgery or laxatives.

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Respiratory Infections

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Symptoms include wheezing, mucus discharge, and difficulty breathing. Treatment may involve antibiotics and improving enclosure conditions.

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Chronic Dehydration

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Symptoms include sunken eyes, loss of skin elasticity, and lethargy. Treatment involves providing adequate water and improving humidity.

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Mouth Rot (Stomatitis)

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Symptoms include excessive salivation, bleeding gums, and mouth discoloration. Treatments include topical and systemic antibiotics.

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Hypovitaminosis A

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Symptoms include swelling of the eyes and skin, respiratory issues. Treatment includes vitamin A supplementation.

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Vitamin D3 Toxicity

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Symptoms include weight loss, vomiting, and calcification of soft tissues. Treatment requires stopping supplementation and supportive care.

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Pneumonia

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Symptoms include difficulty breathing, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care such as nebulization.

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Salmonella Infection

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Symptoms may not be obvious but can include diarrhea and weight loss. Treatment includes antibiotics and maintaining a clean environment.

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Mite and Tick Infestations

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Symptoms include visible mites or ticks, scratching, and skin irritation. Treatment involves topical miticides and thorough cleaning of the enclosure.

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Gout

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Symptoms include joint swelling, decreased movement, and kidney failure. Treatment involves medication and dietary management.

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Color and Pattern Changes

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Symptoms include changes in skin color or pattern that are not related to normal shedding. Treatment requires diagnosing the underlying issue.

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Dermatitis

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Symptoms include redness, swelling, and possible blistering of the skin. Treatment includes antibiotics and antiseptics, plus cleaner habitats.

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Neurological Disorders

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Symptoms include abnormal behavior, circling, or seizures. Treatment is based on the cause, which can range from infection to trauma.

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