Vol. 2, Issue 5, Part A (2017)

Author(s): Joshi MM and Darji PP

Abstract: A 3 year old female red eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) was presented with shell fracture in Pets Clinic. The terrapin was stabilized with fluids for 24 hours and then the procedure was conducted. The shell was fixed by using k-wire and cortical screws followed by post-operative course of cefotaxime and meloxicam.