Abstract:A 5-year, 9-month-old female California sea lion (Zalophus califomianus) began feeding poorly five months ago. It presented with swelling in front of the right orbit and drainage from the gingival mucosa in the right maxillary canine part. The swelling was improved by administration of an antibiotic and feeding also resumed. However, a relapse subsequently occurred. Because bone resorption was observed around the root apex of the maxillary right canine in a radiographic examination under husbandry training, an… Show more
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