Op should reduce arthritic pain of Tiger of Texas

WYLIE, Texas (AP) — a veterinarian hopes innovative surgery has alleviated the pain of arthritis of the hip of a Siberian Tiger to 13 years at a sanctuary in Texas.

Tacoma is one of 66 Big Cats In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in suburban Dallas.

President Vicky Keahey (KAY '-hee) says Tacoma suffered from hip dysplasia for two years. The pain began to strike him four months ago, when she stopped exercising and his hind leg muscles began to wilt. All I did was sleep.

Dr. Toby Willis operated on Tacoma last week, cut the nerves that carry impulses of pain from his hip to his brain. Willis says the procedure, that never before has been executed in the United States, should ensure that the aging cat has less pain.

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