Caesarean of Lion (Panthera leo) at Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh

Open Vet J. 2011;1(1):10-2. Epub 2011 Jan 21.

Abstract

A six years eight months pregnant lioness at the Dulahajara Safari Park, Chakoria, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, was presented with dystocia. This paper described the pre-, intra- and postoperative procedures including anesthetic protocol carried out and performing a caesarean section to remove dead fetuses and the successful recovery of the lioness without complications.