"The exotic and native animals kept by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) at its zoos in London and Whipsnade pose very different challenges for the veterinary team who work for the charity."
"A GA is always a last resort, but Bhanu was fine. While he was under, the vets performed as many checks as they could, including inspecting his teeth which are, of course, crucial for a carnivore's health and happiness."
"I was the first person he saw after he'd been jabbed in the tail and he reared up and opened his mouth and started spitting at me."
"Only a handful of British zoos employ their own in-house veterinarians. ZSL, which celebrates its 200th birthday this spring, has five vets, six nurses, a pathologist, a pathology technician."
The veterinary team at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) addresses complex challenges in treating endangered animals. They manage a variety of species, including a king cobra and an Asiatic lion with chronic ear infections. The team employs general anaesthesia as a last resort for examinations. ZSL's in-house veterinary staff consists of five vets and six nurses, providing specialized care for both exotic and native animals. Their work is crucial for the health and well-being of these rare species.
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