Luna the dolphin at Kolmården
Photo: Pontus Lundahl/TT

Luna the dolphin at Kolmården Zoo euthanized after long health problems

Luna the dolphin at Kolmården Zoo had to undergo around 40 blood tests and was given antibiotics that caused troublesome symptoms. She has now been euthanized, the zoo wrote on its social media.

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"Luna has had recurring health problems for a long time and has received a lot of care and treatment. For some time now, she has been ill again and after a comprehensive veterinary medical assessment, continued treatment was no longer the right way forward," the zoo wrote in a post on Instagram on Friday.

Luna was treated for a skin bacterium found in the water. It causes a rash on the skin and can spread to muscles and tendons if left untreated, writes NT.

Previously, a veterinarian was reported to the County Administrative Board for neglect. The report stated that the treatment should be adjusted or Luna should be euthanized.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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