Toscane, the Sphynx cat who underwent a faecal transplantation
Toscane, a 9mth old female neutered Sphynx cat
Before visiting the Specialist.
Animal Treated
Lioness
Animal Condition
Nasal tumour
Specialist(s) Required
Internal Medicine
Zoo Animal Specialist
Zara, a 13-year old lioness developed a left sided nose bleed
Before visiting the Specialist.
Zara’s keepers had noticed she had an intermittent nose bleed over the previous 4 weeks. She was otherwise in good condition and appetite was good. A nasal foreign body or fungal infection was suspected.
Zara’s Care
A specialist in zoological medicine anaesthetised Zara and a rhinoscopy was performed (a small camera inserted into the nostrils) by a medicine specialist. No obvious abnormalities were identified but biopsies were obtained from a slightly irregular region at the back of the nose.
Zara’s Diagnosis
Sadly biopsies confirmed the presence of a malignant nasal tumour as the cause of the nose bleeds. Radiotherapy was a possible treatment option, but the logistics of such treatment was considered too difficult. Although the prognosis for this majestic creature is poor, symptomatic treatment was started and Zara remains comfortable.
Article provided by Yvonne McGrotty RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
