Kiara eye surgery

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It is over three years since the cataract on Kiara’s left eye began to significantly impact her vision and she now has very little, if any, vision in that eye. Our ADI Wildlife Sanctuary team constantly monitor for any inflammation and discomfort, so it can be treated quickly. Dr Peter Caldwell examined Kiara and believes she will need surgery in the new year to remove the eye. She is believed to be 15 years old, although the ages given by circuses are often suspect, as they try to hide the length of time they have been in possession of the animals. ADI rescued her from a circus in Peru ten years ago.

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Muheeb weight loss investigated

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Last week, Dr Caldwell sedated Muheeb (one of the #Kuwait6 lions) at ADIWS, and took blood, urine and fecal samples following concern that although he is eating, he appears to be losing weight. He has previously had his regular internal and external parasite treatments. So, we await the test results. As Muheeb was an illegal pet before being taken in by Kuwait Zoo, we have limited health background.

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Catnip toys for big and little cats!

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Our huge punchbags filled with 100% catnip, donated by Kunduchi, are adored by ADI Wildlife Sanctuary residents like Mahla! Now, for the first time, a small version is available for the smaller cat in your life and sales raise funds for the animals at the sanctuary.

We have a special sale offer with big reductions. The catnip toys come in a special box featuring Mahla in action and the sanctuary gets a percentage of every sale! If you buy one PLEASE SEND PICS of your companion with it and we will post a special gallery of cats playing with the toys alongside their larger cousins (like Sasha, Mahla and Ruben) in action with the huge punchbags.

Order today from the ADI store.