UK dentists perform surgery on rescue bears in Armenia

International Animal Rescue's (IAR) expert dental team travelled to Armenia to deliver the life-changing dental surgery.

Working in partnership with the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), the IAR team brought in their top veterinary dentists from the UK to treat Noah and Aram, the two rescued bears.

When Noah and Aram were rescued, their teeth were broken and decaying, and their gums were swollen and infected - a result of years spent gnawing on iron bars in desperation and stress. According to the IAR, there were also videos of the bears being fed fizzy drinks. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to chronic pain, infection, and severe health complications in bears.