Washington State University Veterinary Team Performs Root Canal on Grizzly Bear
A grizzly bear received a root canal procedure performed by the Washington State University veterinary team in Spokane.
Spokane, WA, October 23, 2026 —
A grizzly bear received a root canal procedure performed by the Washington State University veterinary team in Spokane, according to the available information.
The brief account identifies the animal as a grizzly bear and names the Washington State University veterinary team as the performers of the procedure. It places the procedure in Spokane. No further details about the case were provided.
The bear’s name, age, and condition were not specified. The information also does not say when the procedure took place, where in Spokane it was performed, or what led the veterinary team to provide the root canal. It does not identify whether the bear was living in a zoo, a wildlife facility, or another setting.
No information was provided about the procedure’s duration, the bear’s recovery, or any follow-up care. The account also does not include comment from the veterinary team or details about how the bear was handled during treatment.
As a result, the confirmed details are limited to the procedure, the animal, the veterinary team and the city. Further information about the case was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb McGever NonStop Local Digital Producer on www.khq.com, see more information here.
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