Vets save young jackdaw that swallowed tweezersJune 17, 2016After a young jackdaw swallowed a pair of tweezers, he was taken to the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire, UK. The tweezers were so large, they almost took up the length of his body, as seen in a radiograph.
SPONSORED CONTENTHELP THEM FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THEIR OWN SKIN.Could the key to managing the constant itching and inflammation of canine atopic dermatitis be at the bottom of a bowl? + Learn More
All about zoo and aquarium vetsJune 17, 2016Veterinarians work hands-on with all types of animals every day. Some treat cats and dogs, while others care for exotic animals like camels and tigers, perform surgery on goldfish, or assist in programs to rebuild the populations of endangered species.
Vets help orange seagull that fell in curry vatJune 9, 2016One vat of curry plus one seagull equals an orange seagull. That's what happened to a gull, nicknamed "Gullfrazie" on Facebook, according to The Guardian.
Collaboration between Illinois College vets and engineers helps eagleJune 9, 2016A collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering meant a bald eagle got a repaired left humerus and a chance at flying normally again.
Injured elephant finds humans to help treat himJune 3, 2016It’s not a sight one sees every day: A limping elephant waiting patiently for veterinary care. But that’s exactly what happened at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge staff houses in Kariba, Zimbabwe, when a bull elephant walked up and seemed to know they would treat him.
Tasmanian devil gets pacemakerJune 3, 2016A Tasmanian devil named Nick, who lives at the San Diego Zoo, is the second of his kind to undergo surgery to have a pacemaker installed.
LSU's tiger mascot undergoes stereotactic radiotherapyJune 3, 2016Louisiana State University’s tiger mascot, Mike VI, recently underwent stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) at Mary Bird Perkins—Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center.
Badly burned tortoise gets new 3-D printed shellMay 25, 2016Freddy, a female tortoise in Brazil, was caught in a brush fire that burned away nearly all of her shell. Her odds of survival were dim, at least until The Animal Avengers, a group in Brazil, stepped in to save her by creating her a custom 3D-printed shell.
UK Vets Extract Tooth from ElephantMay 5, 2016Lucha, a 33-year-old Asian elephant living at Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Whipsnade Zoo, had stopped eating, and veterinarians there quickly found out why: She had a wobbly tooth that had become infected. Veterinary dental surgeon, Dr. Peter Kertesz, who practices in central London, was called in to work with Lucha. He easily extracted the tooth, thanks in part to Lucha being so well-trained. “While most people dread the idea of a visit to the dentist, for Lucha the elephant it was a relaxed experience, due to the regular training and close relationship she has with our keepers," said Nic Masters, head vet at ZSL, on their website. He also added, "When anesthetizing an animal, we can’t predict what side they’ll lie down on, but thanks to training, Lucha was able to lay down on the right side, ensuring we could access her gum easily, and quickly remove the tooth to get her back on her feet as soon as possible.” The whole procedure was caught on camera, which you can watch below: Have you ever …
Green Sea Turtle Undergoes Surgery at Perth ZooApril 27, 2016 A Green Sea Turtle at the Perth Zoo in Australia is undergoing surgery to remove two Fibropapilloma lesions that are on her neck. “They are a benign growth which is caused by the herpes virus which is specific for sea turtles,” Perth Zoo Veterinarian Katja Geschke told The Western Australian. The turtle was found in March at Rottnest Island, an island off the western coast of Australia. She was in poor condition, so she was eventually taken to Perth Zoo, and then the Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre. There, she was nursed back to health until she could have surgery. After her surgery, the Green Seat Turtle will spend a couple more days at Perth Zoo before going back to the Centre. Once there, she'll undergo rehabiliation until she is fit to return to the wild. While a turtle often seen in Western Australian waters, Green Sea Turtles are endangered.
