Animal ER

Today is a first for Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Nia, a 6-year-old white Bengal tiger, is in critical need of surgery.

Mikka, an 18-foot reticulated python, needs her lungs checked for pneumonia. She slithers still for a set of radiographs, but it takes every effort by Gulf Coast's Avian & Exotics team.

Damon, a rescue dog found bleeding and missing a paw, is a candidate for an artificial limb, a potentially life-changing procedure.

GCVS comes to the aid of the Houston Humane Society after they receive over 200 neglected animals that were confiscated during a pet store raid.

At the Houston Zoo, a 17-year-old chimpanzee named Chaos gets two root canals from Dr. Chanda Miles. Dr. Miles barely makes it in under the wire since Chaos can't be under for too long.

GCVS treats Aries, a rescued big horn ram with a front leg that was injured in a dog attack. Then, a six-year-old police dog named Ronny gets a crown to repair his fractured tooth.