Endangered lion undergoes first CAT scanner made for a big cat at London zoo

BHANU the lion is sedated and run through a CAT scan to treat an ear infection.

It is the first scanner to come to London Zoo for a big cat.

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A lion suffering from an ear infection was sedated as he went in the first scanner to come to London Zoo for a big cat[/caption]

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The vet said she wanted to rule out any ‘tumour’ on Bhanu[/caption]

Vet Taina Strike said: “We wanted to devise treatment.

“But we had to rule out a tumour which would show up on a scan.

“Bhanu is an important member of the European-wide breeding programme for endangered Asiatic lions.

“He deserves the very best care, so we arranged the full VIP treatment.

“Bringing a scanner to a big cat for the first time, so we could see deeper into his ear without him needing to travel.”

Bhanu, 12, is now on oral medication.