Romeo
About Romeo
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Romeo is a sub-adult green found floating near Vero Beach. Radiographs indicate gas in the GI tract. No known cause for this gas. Romeo is a highly stressed patient and every effort should be made to keep activity and noise level low in his area. Treatments include medicine help with anxiety, TPN, antibiotics, and appetite stimulant. CT scan is being planned if Romeo continues to not eat or pass any feces.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Dec 28, 2022
GoodOff All Medications
Romeo was successfully released at Hutchinson Beach on Wednesday, 12-21.
Dec 12, 2022
GoodOff All Medications
Romeo has started eating off tongs. Currently defecating tunicates or sea squirts. Gas has resolved and Romeo resting on the bottom and able to dive.
Dec 05, 2022
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Romeo is a highly stressed patient and every effort should be made to keep activity and noise level low in his area. Treatments include medicine to help with anxiety, TPN, antibiotics, and appetite stimulant. CT scan indicated no GI impaction present. Romeo has started showing interest in food.
Nov 28, 2022
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.