A news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) landed in our inbox, explaining what to do if you see a sick turtle. While it can be confusing to discern what to do ...
A very sick green sea turtle has been found in a clump of seaweed on a beach, while vomiting a strange pink-colored liquid. The turtle was spotted by resident Jenn Symonds, on Middleton Beach in ...
Yahoo: Florida doctors say number of cold, sick sea turtles ‘unprecedented’ this year
Florida doctors say number of cold, sick sea turtles ‘unprecedented’ this year
Orange County Register: Long Beach Aquarium returns sick, injured sea turtle to the wild after 7-month rehab
Long Beach Aquarium returns sick, injured sea turtle to the wild after 7-month rehab
The New York Times: Where New York’s Sick Sea Turtles Go for Rehab and Squid Snacks
At New York State’s only sea turtle rehabilitation center, workers are nursing a record number of sick patients back to health. A green sea turtle patient at the New York Marine Rescue Center. Credit.
Where New York’s Sick Sea Turtles Go for Rehab and Squid Snacks
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
A higher than normal concentration often is a result of not drinking enough fluids. Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are typical. Small increases in protein in urine usually aren't a cause for concern, but larger amounts might indicate a kidney problem. Sugar. The amount of sugar (glucose) in urine is typically too low to be detected.