CT scans given to a tiger, a cheetah and a leopard have delivered vital answers to their “unexplained and persistent mobility issues”.
Amur tiger Luca, mainland clouded leopard Django and cheetah Mo had the scans at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, in October.
The sanctuary said the scans had provided invaluable clarity, allowing keepers to refine treatment plans and make informed decisions that would help safeguard the animals’ long-term welfare.
“While some findings require ongoing management, the CT scan has delivered exactly what keepers at The Big Cat Sanctuary had hoped for: answers,” said a spokesperson.