Smalls
About Smalls
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Smalls is a juvenile green sea turtle found near Jensen Beach. Smalls came to LMC very lethargic/depressed and in extreme emaciated body condition (very thin). The carapace was covered in epibiota (algae and barnacles). Smalls presented with ascites (fluid build up) and has a grave prognosis. Treatment includes continued ICU care, antibiotics and nutrition supplementation to help smalls gain weight.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jan 13, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Smalls was released on Jan 4 at Hutchinson Island, Fl.
Dec 12, 2022
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron performed laparoscopic-assisted surgery on Tuesday and found lots of urine as well as caseous and necrotic material inside the structure. All of this material was removed and will hopefully allow this structure to continue to drain normally into the cloaca. Smalls is passing normal feces after the surgery, which is a positive sign.
Dec 05, 2022
FairMinor Adjustments Made
CT scan indicated a large abnormal cystic structure, arising from the cloaca and probably of urinary tract origin.
Nov 28, 2022
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Ascites has return, colemic cavity was aspirated and removed more fluid.
Nov 18, 2022
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Pneumonia has resolved but constipation has been a recurrent problem. Smalls has been moved to a larger tank to increase exercise and fitness. The constipation is being addressed through a variety of medications, increased fiber in the diet, and the occasional enema.
Nov 04, 2022
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Oct 28, 2022
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Antibiotics and supportive care continue.
Oct 21, 2022
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Smalls is in the shallow hatchling tank because of weakness and drowning risk. Started eating off tongs on Tuesday and continues to have a gradually increasing appetite.
Oct 12, 2022
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.