Date Stranded: October 30, 2019
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at the jetties
Patient History
Sea Turtle, Inc. intern Paulina found Messi stuck in the rocks at the Boca Chica jetties. Juvenile green sea turtles will often forage on the algae that grows along the rock face when the tides are high and end up stuck when the tide recedes.
March 2020- *continuing to get the same treatment as last month* No longer receiving any injectable medications. All of Messi’s abrasions are healing well, so we decreased his/her treatment frequency. Once a week, Messi gets a physical exam, an updated weight, cold laser therapy (to promote wound healing), debridement (gently cleaning of the wounds), and topical medications such as Silver Sulfadiazine cream or honey.
Feb 2020- No longer receiving any injectable medications. All of Messi’s abrasions are healing well, so we decreased his/her treatment frequency. Once a week, Messi gets a physical exam, an updated weight, cold laser therapy (to promote wound healing), debridement (gently cleaning of the wounds), and topical medications such as Silver Sulfadiazine cream or honey.
Jan 2020- Messi doing well; eating well and has great energy.
Patient Injuries
There are minor scrapes on Messi’s shell and body and the back right flipper is swollen. Otherwise, there are no major injuries.
Patient Treatments
cold-laser therapy and topical medications such as Silver Sulfadiazine cream or honey
Ways to help Messi's Recovery
Adopt Messi
One of the three primary missions at Sea Turtle, Inc. is rehabilitation. We work hard to rescue and return every sea turtle back to the wild. Proceeds from this adoption will go directly to purchase needed medical supplies, veterinary exams, x-rays, food and general care for our rehab turtles.
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