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Rescued Ukrainian Lion Receives Essential Dental Operation
A Wildlife Rescue Center
An adolescent lioness rescued from conflict-ridden Ukraine has received critical oral operation to extract a severely infected canine tooth caused by an abscess.
The lioness was brought to The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent on 14 March following a fundraising effort by managing director Cam Whitnall, who raised £500,000 to support her and four other rescued lions.
The Big Cat Sanctuary
The surgery was carried out on last week by veterinary dentist an experienced animal dentist, who has treated about 450 big cats.
"When I examined Lira's jaw and mouth, I could see immediately the damaged fang was highly inflamed," said Mr Kertesz.
He believed the dental issue was due to a injury sustained more than a year ago, causing germs creating harmful substances inside the tooth.
"My philosophy is animal dental problems need to be treated in the most predictable, the least invasive and most secure manner," he explained.
Mr Kertesz explained that as Lira did not need to hunt for food, extraction was the most "sensible and ethical solution."
The Animal Rescue Facility
The sanctuary reported the extracted tooth was 8cm (3.14 inches) long, with the dentist having to remove a pocket of pus from beneath the tooth and close the large wound with seven dissolving sutures.
He also performed a dental procedure on the corresponding top fang, which was discovered to have a similar issue.
The curator, curator at the facility, declared the operation was a "total triumph."
She said the team had observed "a minor swelling on Lira's jawline" but it had been difficult to determine "how serious the condition was."
"The lioness will be somewhat sore to initially, but now that the infectious materials are out of her body, she will start to feel much better over the next few days," added the curator.
This vital operation represents a significant step in the lioness's healing process after her arrival from the conflict area.
Anne Thomas
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