Another otter in.....

...but not such a happy ending.

Today the RSPCA brought in another male otter. Before he arrived we had been told that he was not using his hind legs which is usually bad news. Spinal damage is the first thing that goes through our minds when we hear this.

When he was brought in I could see straight away that his back looked unnaturally arched & I had a feeling that his x-rays were going to reveal some damage there. I was right, 2 x-rays later & we could clearly see that his spine was severed. So sad, such a beautiful animal.

Of course, he had to be put to sleep & although this is never, ever an easy thing to do, at least with such a serious injury & no chance of recovery, you know that you are relieving the pain & suffering of the poor animal.