Veterinarians Perform CT Scan On Brookfield Zoo Rhino

CHICAGO (CBS) - A seven-year-old Rhino at Brookfield Zoo began having trouble breathing in December.

Veterinarians tracked the issue to an infection from an impacted tooth.

They performed two surgeries since the diagnosis.

The rhino, named Layla, took a trip for a CT scan for a follow-up Tuesday, not an easy feat for an animal weighing 2,300 pounds.

Credit: Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society

Imaging provided vets with the information needed to perform a third surgery on Layla, which is wrapping up now.

Vets hope that Layla will be back on her feet by tonight.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.