I took my three-toed boxie, Soup, to the vet for a check-up soon after he joined our family. He was an unwanted “pet” that the previous caretakers had gotten tired of and tossed onto the highway, were he was run over: ( His shell needed looked at, and his appetite wasn’t what it should be. He was given a few much-needed shots and a clean bill of health.

After his check-up (and after he forgave me for making him go!) he became a different turtle. People act like I’m crazy when I say this, but they really do have great personalities, and his really started to shine through. Now we share a fruit smoothie every night during The Iron Chef! Take your turt for a check-up whenever you can (it can be expensive) and he will really thank you for it.