{"id":972,"date":"2022-08-19T16:34:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T15:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.608vets.com\/news\/?p=972"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:56:15","slug":"zasu-the-lizard-has-life-saving-surgery-at-608-vets-in-solihull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.608vets.com\/news\/zasu-the-lizard-has-life-saving-surgery-at-608-vets-in-solihull\/","title":{"rendered":"Zasu the Lizard has life-saving surgery at 608 Vets in Solihull"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sands of time passed particularly slowly for an African lizard called Zasu who has undergone delicate surgery at our vet practice in Solihull<\/a> to remove an unusual blockage in its <\/span>intestines<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bosc Monitor lizard, owned by Solihull College, had become unsteady and un-coordinated, was off her food and constipated, prompting staff to alert\u00a0 608 Vets on Warwick Road, which is just a 5 minute drive away from the college.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, our vet, Siobhan feared Zasu might be suffering from neurological issues but a detailed examination uncovered the real cause of her problem \u2013 a blockage of sand! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Zasu<\/p>\n

Siobhan explained: \u201cZasu presented with neurological signs initially. She seemed to be weak on her front legs and was struggling to strike at food.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe carried out a series of tests, including a barium study and exploratory coeliotomy (a surgery to examine her internal organs), which revealed Zasu was suffering from an intestinal impaction.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The surgery<\/h2>\n

\u201cFollowing X-rays and a blood test, Zasu had surgery to remove a significant deposit of sand from her large intestine.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was quite a challenge, as the impaction was close to the junction of the intestine with the cloaca (outlet into which the intestinal, urinary, and genital tracts open), which made sewing her back up difficult.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, surgery proved to be very successful and now Zasu is back at college and doing really well. She\u2019s finally eating and pooing regularly again!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One final surprise for Zasu’s keepers…<\/h2>\n

\u201cThere was one surprise for the College, though, because Zasu was also spayed at the time of surgery \u2013 and they thought \u2018she\u2019 was a \u2018he\u2019!\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jo Burnard, manager of the College\u2019s animal unit, said: \u201cWe\u2019re very grateful to Siobhan and 608 Vets for the way they cared for Zasu.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>They\u2019re just a mile down the road and we schedule regular visits from Siobhan to check our animals, particularly the exotic species, and make sure they\u2019re all doing well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s quite a check list for them as we have 15 different species of lizard alone, plus a range of snakes, tortoises, skunks and meerkats, as well as more common mammals and livestock for our animal welfare and veterinary nursing courses.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut the 608 team is brilliant at dealing with any species, even the really exotic ones, which is a huge help.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Call us today on 0121 705 3044<\/a> to book your lizard or exotic pet in for a check up at 608 Vets in Solihull<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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