This is an interesting case Dr. Mertz recently saw in Odd Pet Vet. This painted turtle is suffering from shell rot, which is a fast acting bacterial infection of skin and bone. Shell rot is often ...

Pet lizards, snakes, turtles, and tortoises are frequently diagnosed with infections of their skin and shells. If left untreated, these infections can cause permanent damage or spread into the ...

My seven-year-old Singapore Special has developed bald patches on both flanks and around the thighs of his hind legs over the last three to four months. He is on a diet of cooked pork and rice and is ...