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Saved from Ukraine Lion Receives Critical Dental Operation
The Big Cat Sanctuary
An adolescent female lion rescued from conflict-ridden the war zone has received critical dental surgery to extract a badly decayed fang resulting from an infection.
The lioness was brought to The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent on 14 March following a fundraising effort by director the sanctuary's leader, who raised half a million pounds to fund her and several other lions from Ukraine.
The Rescue Center
The surgery was performed on Friday by dentist an experienced animal dentist, who has cared for hundreds of large felines.
"When I examined Lira's jaw and mouth, I could see right away the damaged fang was severely infected," said the dentist.
He thought the infection was due to a trauma sustained over twelve months back, leading to germs creating toxins inside the tooth.
"My philosophy is non-human oral health issues should be addressed in the safest, the most conservative and safest way," he said.
Mr Kertesz explained that as the lioness no longer required to catch prey, extraction was the most "sensible and ethical solution."
The Animal Rescue Facility
The rescue center reported the extracted tooth was 3.14 inches in length, with Mr Kertesz having to remove a accumulated infection from beneath the tooth and seal the significant opening with multiple absorbable stitches.
He also performed a root canal treatment on the opposing upper canine tooth, which was discovered to have a similar issue.
The curator, manager at the facility, said the operation was a "total triumph."
She said the staff had spotted "a small lump on Lira's jawline" but it had been impossible to assess "how serious the condition was."
"Lira will be somewhat sore to initially, but now that the infectious materials are removed from her system, 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.
Ashley Carter
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