Kirov veterinarians assembled the injured turtle's shell.

      An red-eared slider turtle was brought to a veterinary clinic in Kirov with a broken shell. The turtle's owners explained that their pet was injured, resulting in a cracked shell. "After thorough examination and diagnostics, a decision was made to perform surgery, during which the wound was sanitized, the fragments were repositioned, and fixation was applied," said veterinarians in Kirov. The operation on the turtle was successful. It is now discharged home with detailed care instructions. The veterinary clinic noted that the turtle's shell is part of its skeleton, so pain management requires special attention. Ensuring the stitches are airtight is critically important for preventing infections.