Final Disposition
Released 12 July 2013
Chelsea upon admission
2/20 Turtle was found floating offshore and was lethargic with multiple small pink abrasions.
2/21 Bloodwork indicates low calcium, phosphorus and hematocrit levels. Supplements will be given and turtle started on antibiotics.
2/28 Turtle has adjusted well — eating all food offered and is active.
3/8 Turtle stopped eating, fecal sample revealed presence of parasites, turtle is now recieving anitparasitic medication.
3/18 Turtle started on iron injections. Still not eating and has lost weight, but is very active and swimming.
4/5 Animal finally eating well, needs to gain weight. An abscess has developed on the back of the turtles neck resulting in a deep wound. Wound will be debrided and cleaned routinely. Turtle started on oral antibiotic.
4/22 Turtle has been placed on antimicrobials for abscess on back of neck.
5/13 Minor surgery to open abcess on neck. Remains on antibiotics.
6/17 Wound on neck healing well. Continuing with wound debridement weekly. Turtle is off all antibiotics. Hope to release once wound is healed.
7/12 Released off Manasota Key.