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9/10 Turtle arrived with a small wound, possibly from a propeller. Treating with antibiotics. 9/12 "Marcia" not interested in eating. Started Fluid therapy. 9/14 Offered live crabs today. Turtle ate immediatley and started taking other food items later that afternoon. 9/27 Turtle has been taken off fluid therapy since it is eating very well. Turtle is now actively foraging for food. 10/7 Turtle has been put on antibiotics. 10/31 Bloodwork indicates low iron levels, weekly iron injections will be given. 11/7 Blood work parameters have improved and Marcia has been taken off antibiotics. Turtle is very active, eating well, and resting on the bottom of the tank. 11/9 and 11/16 Received iron injections. 12/11 Received antiparasitic medication. Due for one more dose of antiparasitic meds and as long as all other blood parameters maintain, turtle will be eligible for release soon. 1/6 Bloodwork and weight gain indicate turtle is eligible for release. 1/23 Marcia was released today!
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