Re: Turtles and parasites - Personal Opinion

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Posted by KATHY LUMER on June 28, 2000 at 14:32:17:

In Reply to: Re: Turtles and parasites posted by EJ on June 28, 2000 at 12:32:46:

EJ makes some really good points...

: An initial visit is always recomended. Do take precautions. (washing hands, isolating new acquisitions and the like)

but...

Don't get fanatical. One argument for this is that the animal needs to build it's own immune system (within reason.)

How does a tort build up an immunity to worms? And so many illnesses are invisible until it's too late.

: To answer your question, if it is doing well and there is no reson for you to suspect something is wrong, enjoy. (if it anit broke don't fix it).

I respect EJ's opinions, but if for no other reason than to protect your 'investment' (tort), I would suck it up and spend the $45 every year for the standard vet look-over and fecal check. I vaccinate my dogs against rabies, even though they're fenced in, because I don't want to take the slightest chance of a life-threatening illness. Overkill? Maybe to some.

It's a personal decision. But, I do respect others' opinions and decisions. This is my opinion only.

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: EJ makes some really good points... : : An initial visit is always recomended. Do take precautions. (washing hands, isolating new acquisitions and the like) : but... : Don't get fanatical. One argument for this is that the animal needs to build it's own immune system (within reason.) : How does a tort build up an immunity to worms? And so many illnesses are invisible until it's too late. : : To answer your question, if it is doing well and there is no reson for you to suspect something is wrong, enjoy. (if it anit broke don't fix it). : I respect EJ's opinions, but if for no other reason than to protect your 'investment' (tort), I would suck it up and spend the $45 every year for the standard vet look-over and fecal check. I vaccinate my dogs against rabies, even though they're fenced in, because I don't want to take the slightest chance of a life-threatening illness. Overkill? Maybe to some. : It's a personal decision. But, I do respect others' opinions and decisions. This is my opinion only.

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