Nymph was rescued from Fort Lauderdale, FL with boat strike injuries. She was found lethargic and floating, covered with algae and barnacles.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Concern: Boat Strike
Status: Euthanized
Weight: 2.9 kg 6.4 lbs
| 2020-May-15 | Veterinarian prescribed euthanasia due to health decline. |
| 2020-May-1 | Discontinue TPN and continue tube feeding. |
| 2020-Apr-27 | Begin total parenteral nutrition (TPN) due to lack of appetite and nutrition. |
| 2020-Apr-24 | CT scans taken to follow up on internal progress. |
| 2020-Apr-20 | X-rays taken to follow up on internal progress. Wound area sealed and healing well. Continue honey application. Discontinue MLS laser therapy. |
| 2020-Mar-26 | Begin tube feeding due to lack of appetite. |
| 2020-Mar-20 | Discontine wound V.A.C. negative pressure therapy Placed in shallow water. Begin MLS laser therapy and honey application on wounds daily. |
| 2020-Mar-15 | Rescued from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Given a freshwater bath to remove algae and barnacles. Carapace and wounds were cleaned. Applied wound V.A.C bandage and started negative pressure wound therapy. Currently dry-docked. Started on supportive medications. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
