Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara After Finding ‘Inoperable’ Mass

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes Capybara After Finding ‘Inoperable’ Mass

A senior capybara at the Santa Barbara Zoo was euthanized Friday after specialist veterinarians found an “inoperable” mass in her throat that made it difficult for her to eat or breathe, a zoo spokesperson said. The zoo’s animal care team first noticed that Poppy, 8, was breathing irregularly, prompting exams and diagnostic scans. She later was given an endoscopic exam to further explore the mass and whether treatment was possible. The mass, how…

8-year-old capybara euthanized at Santa Barbara Zoo

An 8-year-old capybara named Poppy was euthanized at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Friday. Veterinarians discovered an “inoperable mass” in Poppy’s throat that made it difficult to breathe. The mass was discovered after multiple tests were conducted, including a CT scan, an endoscopic examination and multiple diagnostic tests. “Sadly, the mass was extensive, severely obstructing her airway, and could not be surgically removed,” said Dr. Julie Barnes,…

Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Another Loss as Beloved Capybara Euthanized, Second Capybara Battling Rare Cancer

The Santa Barbara Zoo announced Monday that it has euthanized one of its capybaras and is treating the other for a rare form of blood cancer, adding to what has […] The post Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Another Loss as Beloved Capybara Euthanized, Second Capybara Battling Rare Cancer appeared first on edhat.