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Furry physical: Tiger, grizzly pass physical exams

Dr. Malone cleans the tiger's teeth, using a portable dental cart.

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  Sunny, the yellow tiger at Brit Spaugh Zoo, received a clean bill of health during its annual physical on Wednesday, Great Bend Zoo Director Scott Gregory said. Dr. Mike Malone, the zoo’s veterinarian, and his associate, Dr. Jackie Corbett, conducted the physical, cleaned the tiger’s teeth and trimmed its claws. Last week they performed a similar procedure on Max, the male grizzly bear. The animals slept through their physicals, anesthetized ...

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