Toxaemia secondary to pyloric foreign body obstruction in two African lion (Panthera leo) cubs

Author: David SQUARRE ¹ ; John YABE ² ; Chisoni MUMBA ² ; Maxwel MWASE ² ; Katendi CHANGULA ² ; Wizaso MWASINGA ² ; Musso MUNYEME ²
Author Information

1. Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)
2. University of Zambia, School of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: African lion cubs; Pyloric obstruction; Toxaemia; Zambia
From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2015;5(9):778-780
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: A case of toxaemia secondary to pyloric foreign body obstruction in two four-month-old African lion cubs were presented in this article. The lion cubs were presented to the school of veterinary medicine with a complaint of weight loss and stunted growth despite having a normal appetite and seizures. Definitive diagnosis was made based on gross pathology after attempting various symptomatic treatments. This article therefore is meant to discourage the use of blankets as bedding in holding enclosures for warmth and comfort post-weaning in captive lion cubs and indeed wild cats in general as they tend to eat bedding that has been soiled with food.