Posts Tagged ‘Sumatran tiger’
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 […]
Amir the Sumatran Tiger Undergoes Dental Treatment to Fix Chipped Tooth
A nine year old Sumatran tiger from Howletts Wild Animal Park has undergone dental treatment to fix three chipped teeth. Amir, one of the park’s most popular residents, was treated at the on-site hospital by Peter Kertesz, a Harley Street dentist who has expertise in treating canine teeth. Amir had three chipped teeth, which required […]
