Can anyone tell me what to do?

I found a wild box turtle in my yard. I contacted wildlife rehabs. But No one has contacted me back. So I've been trying my best to take care of her myself.

I found it 8 says ago. It had eye problems both of its eyes wouldn't open. So I've been treating that with eyedrops and feeding foods with vitamin a and soaks. Her eyes have been improving a lot. Her left eye is open now and the right is starting to have less swelling and it's starting to open.

But now it seems like she has a problem breathing because she has been opening her mouth more than usual.

I know it's bad to say but I don't be able to take her to the vet.

She seems pretty active when I take her outside. So that's a good sign.

Is there any way she can survive on her own and heal herself with her breathing problem?

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xixgun · M

The breathing problem could be an allergic reaction to the eye drops (most human medication is toxic to animals). Call a zoo ( any zoo) and ask for their vet. Tell them your situation and they should be able to help

Iamnotacat · 26-30, F

@xixgun its turtle eye drops.

xixgun · M

@Iamnotacat (wasn’t specified and you can’t assume on the internet)

Have googled it? Box turtle breathing problems

Iamnotacat · 26-30, F

@xixgun I did it mostly said antibiotics. I got in contact with someone and she's looking for someone to come and pick it up.