Turtle with fish hook in mouth treated, released

A turtle was brought in to Roanoke Island Animal Clinic recently with a fish hook stuck in its mouth. The turtle was found in a pond near Walmart in Kitty Hawk. Dr. Mark Grossman anesthetized the turtle and removed the fish hook. After a course of antibiotics and pain medication, the turtle was released. Dr. … Continue reading Turtle with fish hook in mouth treated, released