Victoria, a 28-year-old female polar bear at Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland, is receiving geriatric care for arthritis. Keepers noticed she was struggling to keep up with her son and had stopped climbing, leading to a vet check. Treatment includes medication and positive reinforcement training. The park aims to help Victoria remain active and engaged in her natural behaviors.
A "lovely" polar bear at a Scottish wildlife park has begun receiving geriatric care . On Wednesday, Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie announced that its 28-year-old female polar bear Victoria has been administered medication for arthritis.
They discovered that the polar bear had pain in her joints, likely associated with arthritis. Keepers began carrying out positive reinforcement training with Victoria, which involved teaching her to put her foot in a specially designed 'sleeve'. According to the RZSS, the aim of geriatric care is to allow animals to continue engaging in their natural behaviours and remain mentally stimulated. The charity states that enrichment activities, social interaction, and positive reinforcement training can help elderly animals remain active and alert.
The environment in Scotland Highland Wildlife Park shared the news about Victoria on its Facebook account on Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of fans and visitors have since left comments voicing their support for Victoria.
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