How is iodine deficiency treated?
Oral iodine supplementation is generally the only treatment necessary. Iodine can be supplemented in the form of iodized salt, kelp tablets or povidone-iodine added to the water. In severe cases, fluid therapy, forced nutritional support and supportive medical care may be needed. Shell Rot Species Most Commonly Affected: Water turtles Husbandry (Care) Problem: Poor water quality, lack of basking area, insufficient ultraviolet (UV) light Systems Affected: Shell, skin How is shell rot diagnosed? Shell rot is diagnosed on physical exam when pitting or areas of ulceration (sores) are noted on the shell of a turtle. In general the wet ulcerative lesions are usually from bacterial infection, while the dry ulcerative lesions (less common) are usually due to fungal infection. Cultures may be used to determine the type of infection. What are the clinical signs of shell rot? Pits or ulcerative lesions are the most consistent clinical finding. A whitish growth or discoloration of the affected are
