Author/Authors :
Khan, S.A. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - Department of Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Bangladesh , Khan, S.A. EcoHealth Alliance, USA , Hassan, M.M. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh , Uddin, M.B. Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh , Rahman, Z.M.M. Dulahajra Safari Park, Bangladesh , Yasin, G. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Bangladesh , Epstein, J.H. EcoHealth Alliance, USA
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.
