Today was Burrito’s big dentist’s appointment. A month ago, after we noticed he had fractured a lower canine tooth, he had an initial exam to help determine the course of action and his ability to withstand anesthesia. You can read about that exam in this blog post written by J.B.
The echocardiogram from his first procedure showed some cardiac disease, as expected, and confirmed that the treatment we have had him on for the last three years was appropriate.
Today, we owe a debt of gratitude to the chimps’ local veterinarian Erin Zamzow and tech Amanda Carner, veterinary dental surgeon Loic Legendre, his intern Adriana Regalado and veterinary technician Barbara Boyle, nurse anesthetist Kurt Smudzinski, CSNW volunteer Rebecca Smudzinksi, and the staff and volunteers who came as support crew. And we are so grateful to everyone who helped us fundraise for the clinic, allowing the chimpanzees to receive medical treatment at home.
One thing that we’ve learned about Burrito with these past two procedures is that he can tolerate A LOT of sedative and anesthetic drugs. Once he was finally completely sedated, he was in the skilled hands of the veterinarian team. The canine tooth that was recently fractured was extracted, and a front tooth that had been broken for some time was also pulled after reviewing x-rays taken on the spot.
Right now, he has a whole circle of compassionate people watching over him (we feel your concern and caring too!)
Based on his quick bouncing back last time, we have no doubt that he’ll be back to his usual self, toy in mouth, with the girls in no time… just with two fewer teeth.
If you’d like to add your support for Burrito and crew, we have a wishlist full of a variety of needed things that you can gift to the sanctuary, and / or you can make a donation in Mr. B’s honor. Thank you for all of your support!
Best wishes to Burrito in his recovery, and many thanks to everyone for his loving care at your hands.
Thank you, Pat!
Thinking about you all day MR. B….see you next week…..hope you’re back to your “unique” self by then.
Maybe even a new and improved unique self!
Wishing the handsome Burrito a speedy recovery! Thank you to all the wonderful people that are taking care of Burrito. You are all truly special!
Thank you, Jackie!
What a handsome, brave boy!
He really is. Both handsome and brave.
Burrito is ridiculously handsome and losing a couple of teeth is not going to change that.
I’m thinking the missing teeth just might add to his charm 🙂
To Mr. B’s veterinarian and care giving team, thank you for making him as good as new. I am sending well wishes for a speedy recovery and hoping he’ll be back with his CSNW family very soon. Can’t wait to see him enjoying his first meal because we all know how much Burrito loves his food.
Indeed! That will be the true sign of recovery.
Hats off again to JB and Diana for putting the best possible team together to care for “B”. Although it was stressful awaiting updates I was never really worried as this team was the best in their prospective fields.
Thank you to everyone who helped with the clinic and just support in general. I am always amazed at the support for these very special beings.
Thanks for being such a big part of that support, Denice!
We love you Burrito!
Thank you, Martha and Susie!
What an amazing sounding day. Thank you Diana for your detailed update on Burrito. After everyone being in our thoughts all day it was nice to read how everything went and how Mr. B is doing. I’m looking forward to his playful laugh and trying not to first. Thanks to everyone.
It’s comforting to be able to share with everyone and to have your support, Jeani.
Thank you for taking such good care of them all.
Thank you for being a part of the family, Dalyce!
Thank goodness this dental surgery is behind Buritto and that the vet clinic is on site to handle situations like this. We know he will have a speedy recovery because he is surrounded by so much love and care from an exceptional group of people. It is such an honor to support this amazing sanctuary! Thanks to all of you for keeping us informed about Mr B and for the time and effort it takes to write daily blogs about these wonderful chimps, the infamous Cle Elm 7!
Thank goodness is right! We would have made it work without the clinic, but it wouldn’t have been as pleasant for anyone. It’s an honor to have your support, Karen and Don.
I’m so behind on posts. Glad to hear Mr B is doing well in recovery. Hope he will be back to himself and active with his Family soon! XO B!
bless you all for what you do…special prayers for our boy burrito!