HappyMom0328
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My son has 2 red ear slidder turtles that he has had for almost a year that his father gave him. They have always been really cool pets with no issues. However, in the last couple of weeks I noticed a lump around his right ear that has gotten considerable larger. I did some research online and it looks like he may have an ear abcsess. I called the vet who then referred me to the vet for turtles and its 62.00 just to be looked at and then whatever else it is to fix the issue. I can not afford to pay that at this time since I am a single mother and have back to school costs as well as regular bills/medical bills.
I'm sure some may say that I should not have a pet that I can not take care of however this is not something I did on my own and my son would have been heartbroken if i did not allow him to keep his fathers gifts. I've asked his dad to pay for the vet cost and he refuses.
So what should I do? Is there something I can get at the pet store to correct this issue? Is there a vet that is low cost for these kinds of things? Please help! My son is so upset and I want so badly to fix this so his pet turtle is ok.
I'm sure some may say that I should not have a pet that I can not take care of however this is not something I did on my own and my son would have been heartbroken if i did not allow him to keep his fathers gifts. I've asked his dad to pay for the vet cost and he refuses.
So what should I do? Is there something I can get at the pet store to correct this issue? Is there a vet that is low cost for these kinds of things? Please help! My son is so upset and I want so badly to fix this so his pet turtle is ok.