Yui
Our vets joined Krabi Elephant Hospital where a 56-year-old female elephant named Yui was treated. She was diagnosed with ocular disorders, including a deep corneal ulcer, corneal melting, and an abscess. The veterinarian administered systemic and topical antibiotics, along with anti-inflammatory treatment to address the condition. However, due to the elephant’s resistance to the topical antibiotics, the veterinarian considered administering a stem cell injection. After two weeks of stem cell injections, Yui responded positively to the treatment and made a good recovery.
| Veterinary Hospital or Mobile Clinic? | Krabi Elephant Hospital |
|---|---|
| Date of admission/call out | February 2025 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Sex | Female |
| Symptoms | |
| Diagnosis | – Ocular disorders – Deep corneal ulcer – Corneal melting – Abscess |
| Treatment | – Antibiotics – Stem cell injection |
| Outcome | – Responded well to the stem cell injections after two weeks and made a good recovery |
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