Paddy
Released: 7-2-25
About Paddy
Released: 7-2-25
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-103)
Paddy is a juvenile green turtle found in West Palm Beach entangled in fishing line. The front flipper is very swollen. Treatment is antibiotics and NSAIDs. Photo: Michael Dill Photography
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jul 04, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Paddy was successfully released on July 2, 2025.
Jun 27, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 20, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jun 13, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
There are some drainage tracks that need to granulate in more. Flipper treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Jun 06, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 30, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 23, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May 16, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
X-rays have shown her osteomyelitis (bone infection) has progressed. A culture was submitted to help determine treatment options.
May 09, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
The front flipper still has necrotic tissue. Flipper treatment is antibiotics and regional limb perfusion.
May 02, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 25, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 18, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 11, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 04, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 28, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
The front flipper is very swollen and may need to be amputated.
Mar 21, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.