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by jess on July 17th, 2007

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My short-necked turtle died not too long ago. the vet said he wasnt digesting food and had a fracture in his shell. they said it was most likely caused by a lack in calcium. how do i make sure that my next turtle has enough calcium?

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  • by live_life_duh on January 14th, 2010

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    go to the closet animal store and go in the reptile section and look for a calcium bone they will eat it and it rly helps

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  • by meeeeeeeeee on July 20th, 2007

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    petshops sell calcium tablets that you disove in the turtles tank in the water.

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  • by Shelby on July 17th, 2007

    Shelby

    RIP little turtle. Sorry for your loss.
    Why didn't you ask the vet while you were there?

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