Carytown vet takes admits oversized patient

Veterinarian Cheryl Antonucci of Veterinary Emergency Center in Carytown took part in a major dental procedure at the Richmond Metro Zoo. 350-pound lion Meru broke her tooth and needed a root canal. Three local doctors including Antonucci, the zoo’s regular veterinarian, took on the case. Meru now has some bling, sporting a silver filling. Veterinary Emergency Center is […]

Veterinarian Cheryl Antonucci of Veterinary Emergency Center in Carytown took part in a major dental procedure at the Richmond Metro Zoo.

350-pound lion Meru broke her tooth and needed a root canal. Three local doctors including Antonucci, the zoo’s regular veterinarian, took on the case.

Meru now has some bling, sporting a silver filling.

Veterinary Emergency Center is located at 3312 West Cary Street.

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