A lame giraffe is not a simple matter!!
Gunhild and I have just returned from a trip to Gunhilds family in Germany. While we were away, we once again stayed at the Berlin Zoo with Oczy, one of Gunhilds old veterinary friends who is a vet at the zoo.
While at the zoo, one of the old giraffes became lame and required his feet to be trimmed.
This is not as simple as trimming cows or sheep’s feet as he required anaesthetising.
 The giraffe was anaesthetised using a blow gun. A towel was placed over his head to minimise the effect of external stimulus on the animal.
The feet were then trimmed back using a rasp, hoof knives and Angle grinder!!
The antidote was given for the anaesthetic and 5 minutes later the giraffe stood up.
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