A seal pup that was discovered on the streets of New Haven has died after experiencing extreme digestive points.
Mystic Aquarium mentioned the seal, referred to as Chappy, was being handled for pneumonia and gastrointestinal points final week.
The aquarium mentioned Chappy began exhibiting indicators of weak spot and was taken to the animal rescue clinic.
Chappy’s situation appeared to initially reply effectively to therapy, however he declined after transitioning to an entire fish eating regimen and began having digestive points.
The aquarium mentioned the seal’s gastrointestinal points have been too extreme to deal with and he has since died.
“The Mystic Aquarium staff are proud that they were able to give Chappy the best chance possible and are devastated by this outcome. The reality of working with stranded animals can be tough sometimes, but Chappy was surrounded by love until the very end,” Mystic Aquarium mentioned on Fb.
The aquarium carried out a necropsy and mentioned the seal’s intestines have been twisted and minimize off blood provide to a big portion of the gastro tract.
The aquarium mentioned younger seal pups are extra inclined to infections as their immune system hasn’t reached its full power.
Chappy has captured hearts throughout the state and the nation.
