Uga

Uga
Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: January 9, 2018
Stranding Location: Stuart, FL
Initial Weight: 16.72
Current Weight: 19.1 lbs.
Issue: Buoyancy Issue & Debilitated
Current Condition: Released
ADMISSION NOTE:
Uga is a juvenile green sea turtle that was found on the beach at Sailfish Point. There is air in the intestines causing the turtle to float slightly in the water. Bloodwork showed the turtle was hypoglycemic. Fluids with dextrose and antibiotics have been started. The turtle did eat well the first time it was placed in the water.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
05/24/2018 –
05/16/2018 –
05/10/2018 –
05/02/2018 –
04/26/2018 –
04/20/2018 –
04/11/2018 –
04/06/2018 –
03/01/2018 –
03/22/2018 –
03/14/2018 –
03/09/2018 –
03/01/2018 –
02/23/2018 –
02/14/2018 –
02/07/2018 –
01/31/2018 –
01/25/2018 –
01/17/2018 –
01/10/17 – New patient