She is unable to fully submerge at this point. Dr. Greg Lewbart, along with some senior veterinary students, of the NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, observed and photographed the fungal infection. Stayed tuned for the results. The biopsies were inconclusive. However the carapace continues to heal as we continue the betadine solution scrub.
Ocean is now able to fully submerge and has a very healthy appetite.
Another hurricane evacuation for Ocean, unbelievable. Ocean rides out storm off island. The medical team from the College of Veterinary medicine once again pays a house call. Ocean is checked top to bottom. Drs. feel a visibly small area of necrotic bone is actually much larger, and needs to be removed.