‘Toe-tally’ great save by Kloof SPCA

THE Kloof and Highway SPCA’s clinic recently treated a peacock that was brought in with a broken toe.

According to the NPO’s marketing and fund-raising officer Brigitte Ferguson, the peacock was sent for X-rays and, due to the nature of the fracture, the veterinarian, Dr. Anderson, decided it was best to amputate the toe.

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“A tourniquet was carefully placed around the leg during surgery to keep blood loss to a minimal,” said Brigitte.

 

The surgery was a success and the handsome peacock was sent home and continues to lead a normal life.

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