Eloise

Eloise
Species: Loggerhead sea turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: March 27, 2018
Stranding Location: Fort Pierce, FL
Initial Weight: 86.28 lbs.
Current Weight: 104.63 lbs.
Issue: Chronic debilitation
Current Condition: Improving
ADMISSION NOTE:
Eloise was found floating off Ft. Pierce and was taken ashore by concerned citizens. The turtle was lethargic, debilitated, and covered with barnacles and leeches. Blood work revealed anemia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and a lack of white blood cells. Radiographs indicated that the turtle was impacted with a large amount of crab shells and other debris. The turtle has been started on parenteral nutrition as well as antibiotics, fluids, and supplements and it is being monitored very closely. The turtle was kept in fresh water for the first 36 hours to help eliminate the barnacles and leeches and is now back in sea water.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
07/11/2018 –
07/04/2018 –
06/27/2018 –
06/20/2018 –
06/13/2018 –
06/07/2018 –
05/30/2018 –
05/24/2018 –
05/16/2018 –
05/10/2018 –
05/02/2018 –
04/26/2018 –
04/20/2018 –
04/11/2018 –
04/06/2018 –
03/27/2018 – New patient