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That's a BIG CAT scan! Zoo in Ohio uses cutting-edge technology to find out what's causing...
DAILY MAIL UK ^ | Mar 10, 2018 | Tariq Tahir For Mailonline

Posted on 03/10/2018 7:03:02 AM PST by Morgana

FULL TITLE: That's a BIG CAT scan! Zoo in Ohio uses cutting-edge technology to find out what's causing Tomo their 14-year-old lion's sore mouth

A zoo has used pioneering technology to perform a CAT scan on a lion with sore gums.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently put their new machine to the test to find out the extent of an infection in big cat Tomo's mouth.

The zoo is one of just six in the U.S. with computerised axial tomography (CAT) technology on site.

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TOPICS: Local News; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: kittyping; lion; zoo
CAT scan for a pretty kitty!
1 posted on 03/10/2018 7:03:02 AM PST by Morgana
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To: Slings and Arrows

kitty ping

Kitty gets a CAT scan!!!


2 posted on 03/10/2018 7:03:31 AM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana

The animal’s name is TOMO and he got a TOMOgraphy!


3 posted on 03/10/2018 7:10:01 AM PST by Ken522
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To: Morgana

Oh, no! CAT-vities!!! Cut out the sugary treats and brush those chompers!


4 posted on 03/10/2018 7:13:01 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Morgana

His toothbrush probably isn’t big enough!!

Lord knows when the last time he flossed was!!!

Hard to do with paws.


5 posted on 03/10/2018 7:43:25 AM PST by dp0622 (The Left should know saying Syrian rebels in anost back in Trump is kicked out of office, it is WAR!)
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To: BradyLS

You ain,t lion!


6 posted on 03/10/2018 7:59:34 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say)
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To: Ken522

A Pet tomography?


7 posted on 03/10/2018 8:00:36 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Larry Lucido

Take a look at the pic!


8 posted on 03/10/2018 8:08:32 AM PST by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: Morgana

They should mix some crunchies in with the soft food. Although the teeth do look somewhat worn with age.


9 posted on 03/10/2018 8:37:23 AM PST by PAR35
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10 posted on 03/10/2018 11:59:35 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: Morgana

Waiting to hear what the dog has to say about it when the Lab report comes in.


11 posted on 03/11/2018 9:02:03 AM PDT by Riley (The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column.)
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To: Riley

Lol!


12 posted on 03/11/2018 9:41:08 AM PDT by Silentgypsy ( “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”__Scorpion)
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To: Morgana

Not fair, when’s a Labrador retriever gonna get lab tests?

CC


13 posted on 03/11/2018 1:02:12 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Do you know what really burns my ass? A flame about 3 feet high.)
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To: Morgana

I’m sure all of us are noticing that veterinarians use “human” hospital diagnostic and surgical procedures for animals. The bill goes up accordingly. But we love them so!!!


14 posted on 03/13/2018 11:35:08 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I love Bull Markets!)
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To: Morgana

Awesome! Hope he can have a pain free long life....love the big guy.


15 posted on 03/14/2018 6:07:48 AM PDT by Fawn ("My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6)
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