Date Stranded: July 18, 2022
Date Released: September 9, 2022
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties channel side
Patient History
5.6 lb non-FP juvenile green –
Patient Injuries
Minor plastron abrasions
Epibiota: moderate load of small barnacles on soft skin areas including neck and all 4 flippers
Patient Treatments
-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids
-took 3-view radiographs
-dry-docked overnight, placed in shallow freshwater, swimming well
-fecal positive for Caryospora (will start on Ponazuril PO once turtle starts eating)
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