MMR Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Flying Squirrel

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV1983

Admitted on: 2019/08/05

Collection Site: Mayne Island

Reason for Admission: Maternal separation; Emaciated

Weight at Admission: 9.55 kg

Patient Status: deceased

Date of Death: 2019/09/22

Time in Care: 48 days (1 month, 2 weeks, 3 days)

Transfer History

Received from: IWNCC

Weight at Admission: 7.7 kg

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Patient Updates

Flying Squirrel died on 2019/09/22 after 48 days in our care.

"Sadly, Flying Squirrel took a turn for the worse and deteriorated quickly, despite our veterinary and care staff doing their best to save her life."

Flying Squirrel is looking better than ever. She seems to have recovered from the worst...

Flying Squirrel is back in "out of quarantine" after spending some time in the hospital.

Flying Squirrel isn't doing well. She has been moved to the hospital where she is receiving fluids to try and stabilize her.

Flying Squirrel seems to be enjoying the ‘spa’ life at MMR. She gets extra swims every day to help some of her wounds heal, as the salt water helps with that.

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