Filbert
About Filbert
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-171)
Filbert is a juvenile green ea turtle found in Jensen Beach with FP and an old entanglement scar on left front flipper. Once Filbert is stable, FP-removal surgery will be scheduled.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jul 10, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Filbert started eating and defecating on Tuesday, and much of his contrast medium has passed through his GI tract. Treatments include antibiotics.
Jul 03, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Filbert had an exploratory surgery earlier this week to see if there was more impacted food. They are still not eating. Filbert is being treated for GI parasites. Treatments include antibiotics.
Jun 26, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Filbert is being treated for GI parasites.
Jun 19, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Filbert received surgery last week. Treatments include antibiotics and TPN. Filbert is still not eating.
Jun 12, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
We performed a contrast study on Filbert and their intestines do not look normal. We plan do surgery on Monday. Treatments include antibiotics and TPN.
Jun 05, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Filbert has defecated a total of 65.5 inches of line so far.
May 29, 2026
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.