Vicuña gets teeth trimmed to prevent dental emergency

Vicuña gets teeth trimmed to prevent dental emergency

If left untreated, Lino the vicuña would struggle to eat, as well as affect his overall health.

Lino The Vicuna Gets Dental Check at Highland Wildlife Park

A vicuna at Highland Wildlife Park has received some special dental care to help keep him healthy and comfortable. Lino, a member of the South American herd at the park, was treated by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) vet team after his lower incisors began growing in the wrong direction. “Normally, a vicuna’s lower incisors grow continuously but are naturally worn down by grazing,” explained RZSS vet surgeon Rebecca Amos. “Lino h…