Amethyst
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- April 9,2024
- Location
- Cedar Key; Levy county
- Reason for Rescue
- Hook ingestion
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 3.24 kg (7.1 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 27.8 cm
- Exam Findings
- Hook ingestion. Good body condition.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids and anti-inflammatory medications
Amethyst’s Story
Amethyst is a juvenile, Kemp’s ridley from Cedar Key who was accidentally caught by a fisherman and ingested two fish hooks. The hooks were successfully removed without the need for surgery by our staff veterinarian! We are hopeful for a quick recovery for Amethyst.
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Treatment Updates
- 4.11.24
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Amethyst is doing well in water. We started offering a small amount of squid only. We offer squid only first as it’s the least abrasive fish to offer in case there is any irritation in the esophagus from the hooks.
- 4.16.24
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Amethyst is continuing to do well.
- 4.30.24
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Amethyst was started on antibiotics based on recent lab work.
- 5.10.24
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Amethyst is off medications and has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian!
- 5.16.24
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Amethyst was successfully released at Fred Howard Park!
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