Exotic Incident #2486
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Location:
Calhan, CO - USA
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Incident Date:
23/05/2013
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Summary:
According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to provide adequate veterinary care to a tiger (Trini) who had been diagnosed with, and treated for, a broken tooth and mouth ulcers
in mid-April 2013. On May 23, Trini was observed to have an unsteady, abnormal gait, but zookeepers did not report it to a veterinarian or follow up regarding her previously-diagnosed problems.