Poppy

Poppy
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: October 23, 2016
Stranding Location: St. Lucie, Florida
Initial Weight: 64.75 lbs.
Current Weight: 81.95 lbs.
Issue: Chronic Debilitation
Current Condition: Chronic Debilitation
ADMISSION NOTE:
Poppy is a small sub-adult loggerhead that was found in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal. The initial bloodwork showed anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health due to starvation. Hospital staff administered fluids with dextrose, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, vitamin supplements, and iron. Poppy was placed in freshwater for two days to remove the barnacles and leeches that covered most of its body. The turtle is now in sea water. We will continue to monitor bloodwork closely as we treat Poppy.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
03/15/2017 –
03/08/2017 –
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02/22/2017 –
02/16/2017 –
02/08/2017 –
01/25/2017 –
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01/04/2017 –
12/29/2016 –
12/21/2016 –
12/14/2016 –
12/09/2016 –
11/30/2016 –
11/23/2016 –
11/17/2016 –
11/02/2016 –
10/26/2016 – Poppy is a small sub-adult loggerhead that was found in the St. Lucie Power Plant Intake Canal. The initial bloodwork showed anemia, hypoglycemia and overall poor health due to starvation. Hospital staff administered fluids with dextrose, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, vitamin supplements, and iron. Poppy was placed in freshwater for two days to remove the barnacles and leeches that covered most of its body. The turtle is now in sea water. We will continue to monitor bloodwork closely as we treat Poppy.