Did you know that turtles of all kinds, including Painted turtles, should have regular vet care? If you own a Painted turtle as a pet then you should set up routine visits just like you would if you owned a dog, cat or other type of animal. Painted turtles may not show outward symptoms of an illness like dogs or cats, but they do get sick and if they aren’t treated right away their health can rapidly deteriorate. For this reason, you should find a vet for your turtle that has experience with reptiles and exotic pets. You need someone that can recognize the danger signs of an illness in your turtle, diagnose, and treat as quickly as possible. Symptoms that you can also look out for on your own include swollen or closed eyes, lack of movement, loss of appetite and possible discharge from nose or eyes. If your turtle has any of these symptoms please call your veterinarian Poway, CA right away.