My turtle hugs walls and bumps into objects. Could he be going blind?

This can be due to vitamin A deficiency, infection, poor water quality or lighting that is too intense/direct. You can address environmental concerns but you may need a vet to diagnose and treat infection or deficiency. Feeding a commercial turtle food along with fresh veggies and greens (or prey) will help balance the diet. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is also recommended. Click on the link below for more information. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know what is exactly going on without a proper evaluation though it does sound like Cutty is quite sick. I would highly recommend that you have Cutty evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They could check on what may be going on which could be a gastrointestinal condition so that it can be treated accordingly. Best of luck!

Thanks for reaching out about Semsem. Another veterinarian to visit is recommended or maybe your present veterinarian can consult with a reptile veterinarian. Vitamin A deficiencies can often lead to ocular changes and inappetence. Check and correct water quality, water and basking site temperatures and UVB exposure. Review diet and improve if deficient. Systemic antibiotics, a vitamin A injection and eye ointments might be needed. Good luck.

The cloudiness may indicate infection or inflammation. Fineous would nee to be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to definitively diagnose the cause. Maintain pristine water quality in the meantime and monitor the other eye. Schedule an appointment as soon as you can to prevent permanent damage or stress.

Thanks for reaching out about Buddy and including photos. The left eye appears a little swollen. Trauma, vitamin A deficiencies and water quality concerns can lead to ocular damage. Check and correct water quality. If housed with other turtles, observe for aggression and separate if needed. If lesion progresses, a veterinary visit needs to be scheduled. If Buddy will allow, wipe eye with a moist, warm soft cloth. Good luck.

Eye conditions in turtles are usually caused by vitamin A deficiency, you should take Whiskers to a reptile vet specialist as soon as possible in order to get treated, he will need a vitamin injection as well as vitamin A eye drops.

Thanks for reaching out about Buddy. Chewing and spitting out food is suggestive of an obstruction. Could there be a possible substrate ingestion (rocks, etc)? Vitamin A deficiencies can cause epithelial (skin, throat linings) to swell. Calcium deficiencies can affect muscle and skeletal structure. Brightly colored foods (red/yellow/orange vegetables) and movement (live fish, worms) can stimulate appetite. Check and correct water husbandry. Otherwise a veterinary visit is needed. Good luck.