Summary
A lioness named Lira, rescued from Ukraine and now at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, underwent critical dental surgery to remove an infected tooth. The procedure, conducted by dentist Peter Kertesz, was necessary due to trauma-related infection and was successful.
Key Facts
- Lira is a three-year-old lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine.
- She arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, on March 14.
- The sanctuary's managing director, Cam Whitnall, organized a campaign that raised £500,000 for Lira and four other lions.
- Dentist Peter Kertesz performed the surgery to remove a severely infected tooth and treated another infected tooth with a root canal.
- The infected tooth was 8cm (3.14 inches) long and had to be removed along with surrounding pus.
- The surgery was deemed a "complete success," and Lira is expected to recover well.
- The infection was likely due to trauma experienced over a year ago.
