Posts Tagged ‘Paignton Zoo’

Fabi the tiger undergoes root canal treatment in Devon

Fabi the tiger undergoes root canal treatment in Devon

Fabi, an 11-year old Sumatran tiger who lives at Paignton Zoo, got a visit from the dentist recently. The imposing, majestic animal required root canal treatment after fracturing some of the lower canine teeth. To carry out the procedure, keepers worked with veterinary dentist, Matthew Oxford to create a makeshift dental surgery in the tiger […]


Paignton Zoo baboons polish up on dental hygiene, as they are spotted flossing

Paignton Zoo baboons polish up on dental hygiene, as they are spotted flossing

It’s well documented that humans have a lot in common with members of the ape family, but most of us will never have given much thought to how monkeys take care of their teeth. Recently, in a display captured by keepers at Paignton Zoo, it became clear that it’s not just human beings who like […]


Petinax the Gorilla Undergoes Root Canal Treatment at Paignton Zoo

Petinax the Gorilla Undergoes Root Canal Treatment at Paignton Zoo

Pertinax, a 28-stone gorilla who lives at Paignton Zoo, has been visited by a team of vets and dental experts. One of the UK’s largest gorillas, Pertinax was treated after routine investigations revealed a broken tooth. Vets decided that the much-loved resident needed root canal treatment and the procedure took place last week. Jo Reynard […]


Dental Vets Carry Out Root Canal Treatment on 28 Stone Gorilla

Dental Vets Carry Out Root Canal Treatment on 28 Stone Gorilla

A team of vets has carried out root canal treatment on one of the UK’s largest gorillas. Pertinax, a 28 stone silverback gorilla, was treated at Paignton Zoo last week. Vet Jo Raynard was part of a team of vets who treated Pertinax. Jo said the procedure was recommended following examinations that revealed Pertinax had a fractured tooth. […]


Paignton Zoo Lion Undergoes Dental Surgery

Paignton Zoo Lion Undergoes Dental Surgery

Indu the Asiatic lion has something to smile about after undergoing dental surgery to remove two teeth. Indu the female lion is one of the most popular animals for visitors of Paignton Zoo and she is recovering well after undergoing extraction surgery. According to the curator of mammals and director of operations, Neil Bemment, the […]