Kelly
Humanely Euthanized
About Kelly
Humanely Euthanized
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM 23-167)
Kelly is a juvenile green from Jupiter with FP. Will have a CT scan on Friday to check for internal tumors. Current treatment is antibiotics and pain medications.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Nov 24, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Kelly’s conditions declined rapidly so elected humane euthanisa.
Nov 17, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Nov 10, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Eye tumors have been growing and may affect Kelly’s vision. Tumors with bone involvement did not respond to the first round of electrochemotherapy. Currently on antibiotics and pain medication. Prognosis is very poor.
Nov 03, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Kelly’s tumors have been regrowing at a rapid rate. Currently on antibiotics and pain medication.
Oct 27, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 20, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Kelly went to the Brevard Zoo for electrochemotherapy at the Brevard Zoo. Kelly will need one more round of electrochemotherapy.
Oct 13, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 06, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 29, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Tumor on the eyelid has grown so it will be treated with electrochemotherapy at the Brevard Zoo. Currently on antibiotics and pain medication.
Sep 22, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Had her third surgery to remove more body tumors on September 14, 2023. Currently on antibiotics and 5FU (chemotherapy) eye drops.
Sep 15, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Scheduling next tumor surgery this week. Currently on antibiotics and 5FU(chemotherapy) eye drops.
Sep 08, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Had a second surgery with local anesthesia to remove small tumors from the bone. Currently on antibiotics and 5FU eye drops.
Sep 01, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 25, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Kelly had first tumor removal surgery. The large body tumor and eye tumors were removed.
Aug 18, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Bloodwork needs to improve before surgery can be performed.
Aug 11, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Her last PCV (red blood cell count) was a bit lower than we’d like, so planning to schedule FP tumor removal surgery once her PCV is back up!
Aug 04, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
CT scan showed no internal tumors. Fecal sample was positive for parasite(caryospora). Current treatment is antibiotics, pain medications and antiparasitics. Plan to schedule FP tumor removal surgery.
Jul 28, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
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