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Saved Ukrainian Lioness Undergoes Essential Surgery
The Big Cat Sanctuary
An adolescent female lion rescued from conflict-ridden Ukraine has received vital dental surgery to extract a badly decayed fang caused by an abscess.
Lira was brought to a wildlife sanctuary in Smarden, Kent on 14 March following a fundraising effort by director the sanctuary's leader, who collected half a million pounds to fund her and several other lions from Ukraine.
The Rescue Center
The surgery was carried out on Friday 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 right away the damaged fang was severely infected," said Mr Kertesz.
He thought the infection was caused by a trauma sustained more than a year ago, causing germs creating toxins inside the tooth.
"The approach I follow is non-human dental problems need to be treated in the most predictable, the least invasive and most secure manner," he said.
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 rescue center said the extracted tooth was 3.14 inches in length, with Mr Kertesz having to remove a accumulated infection from under the fang and seal the significant opening with seven dissolving sutures.
He additionally conducted a dental procedure on the corresponding top fang, which was discovered to have a similar issue.
The curator, manager at the facility, said the procedure was a "total triumph."
She said the staff had observed "a minor swelling on the lioness's face" but it had been impossible to assess "the extent of the problem."
"Lira will be somewhat sore to initially, but now that the toxins are out of her body, she will start to feel much better over the next few days," added the curator.
This vital operation marks a significant step in the lioness's healing process after her rescue from Ukraine.
Dana King
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