As pets, turtles are loved by many people, but in the process of feeding turtles, there are some foods that must not be fed randomly. Next, Xiao Yuanyuan will introduce in detail two seemingly harmless foods that are actually fatal to turtles.

High-fat food: the invisible killer of turtle health

High-fat foods are a big no-no in a turtle's diet. Many people may think that feeding high-fat foods such as meat and egg yolks to turtles is a good way to supplement nutrition, but in fact, these foods pose a serious threat to the health of turtles.

1. Increased burden on the liver: High-fat food will increase the burden on the turtle's liver. Long-term consumption can easily cause liver function damage and even cause liver disease.

2. Digestive system problems: The digestive system of turtles has limited ability to digest high-fat foods. Excessive intake may lead to indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms.

3. Obesity and cardiovascular disease: High-fat foods may also cause obesity in turtles, which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

When feeding turtles, you should try to avoid high-fat foods and choose low-fat, high-fiber foods, such as vegetables and fruits.

High-salt food: the invisible killer of turtle life

High-salt food is another taboo in a turtle’s diet. Although turtles need to consume a certain amount of salt to maintain life activities, excess salt is also harmful to the health of turtles.

1. Increased burden on the kidneys: High-salt foods will increase the burden on the kidneys of turtles. Long-term consumption may cause kidney disease, which may even be life-threatening in severe cases.

2. Increased risk of dehydration: Excessive salt will accelerate the loss of water in the turtle's body and increase the risk of dehydration.

3. Affect calcium absorption: High-salt food may also affect the turtle's absorption of calcium, leading to problems such as osteoporosis.

When feeding turtles, high-salt foods, such as pickled foods and cooked foods, should be avoided. At the same time, attention should be paid to providing the turtle with sufficient water to maintain the water balance in its body.