Will you help me educate PetSmart about metabolic bone disease?

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On the website "Turtle Shop" they have a photo of a turtle with metabolic bone disease, a/k/a pyramiding. I hope people don't get the idea this is a photo of a healthy animal. 
Here's more info on the disease: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=17&cat=1797&articleid=2700
Here's the page with the deformed turtle:
http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2769290&cp=2767037
Please contact them and let them know.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Educate Petsmart?

I have found that most pet stores, ESPECIALLY large ones, have absolutely no clue when it comes to reptiles and amphibians. They generally keep herps in bad condition, misidentify animals, and give out bad information. No wonder so many people that post here are so ignorant about these animals.

I have tried, many many times, to educate pet stores, with virtually no success. They generally give me the "who do you think you are" attitude, as their herps languish.
One pet store manager said it best- "You sure don't know much about retail, do you?" as the turtles ate the newts that were kept with them, and the "marine" toad was drowning in a tank FULL of water.
I have given up. I haven't purchased a herp from a pet store in over 20 years.
I hope you have better luck with the pet industry than I have.

Anonymous · Answer

WITH MBD that would not BE the only SYMPTOM THE MUSSELS may well be TREMBLINGS,if it somewhat is so advance THE UV in the TANK ,and airborne dirt and mud THE CRICKETS WITH CALCIUM WITH VIT.D3 by using REP-CAL,attempt THAT.

Will you help me educate PetSmart about metabolic bone disease?

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