Vets treat dehydrated black leopard

History was made earlier this week when a black leopard was brought in to be treated by a local veterinary hospital.

On a daily basis, Dr Nolan Landman and the rest of the staff members at Witbank Veterinary Hospital sees the normal pets which they attend to, but a treat for Landman is when he gets the opportunity to take care of wildlife.

Dr Nolan Landman stands with a drip in his hand by Pagera on Tuesday, January 16.

On Monday, January 15 a five-year-old black leopard called Pagera was brought in by his owners for treatment. Pagera comes from a private game lodge near Loskop.

Landman and his team did not hesitate to help the dehydrated leopard; he immediately placed Pagera on a drip and several tests were done.

Dr Jacqui Hooton makes sure that Pagera’s breathing was normal.

On Tuesday, January 16 Pagera’s condition had not improved much and he was due for a drip change.

Landman and the rest of the staff members at the hospital gathered around as Pagera would be sedated once again so further tests could be done.

Pagera the five-year-old black leopard.

While everyone waited for the tranquilizer to work, various injections, oxygen and drips were prepared. Once Pagera was fast asleep he was brought out from the crate where he was being kept.

Dr Nolan Landman and Dr Jacqui Hooton stands by Pagera.

The staff members from Witbank Veterinary Hospital working with Pagera.

While the animal was being cleaned, Landman drew blood so Dr Jacqueline Hooton could start testing his kidney function.

Pagera’s drip was changed and more tests were done as they only had a certain period of time to work on him before he woke up.

Dr Nolan Landman checks to make sure Pagera’s breathing is normal.

Pagera will be kept at the hospital for a few more days, where he will be treated while further testing will be done.

*At the time of going to print news came out that Pagera passed away due to unforseen circumstances

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