Stanley
Humanely Euthanized
About Stanley
Humanely Euthanized
Species:
Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-127)
Stanley is a juvenile green found floating in Palm Gardens. Radiographs indicate large fecal impaction. Current treatment is antibiotics, enemas, and fluids. Stanley is on poop watch. If you see Stanley defecate, please let the vet staff know. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jul 19, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Stanley began to decline over the weekend. Elected humane euthanasia. Necropsy results: Intussusception at the ileocecal. Intussusception is a complication where the intestine folds into themselves like rolling socks. Intussusception can cause restricted blood flow to tissue, tissue become necrotic and sepsis.
Jul 12, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 05, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Stanley had exploratory surgery. No significant findings.
Jun 28, 2024
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.