Dr. Maria immediately started Raja on treatment, including medication to support his liver function and alleviate his symptoms. She also recommended that the zoo remove the toxic plant from Raja's enclosure and replace it with safe alternatives.
The laboratory results revealed that Raja had elevated liver enzymes, which suggested liver damage or inflammation. Dr. Maria suspected that Raja might have ingested something toxic or had a parasitic infection.
In addition to the medical treatment, Dr. Maria worked with Raja's keepers to modify his environment and reduce his stress levels. She suggested providing Raja with more space and enrichment activities, such as hiding food and toys around his enclosure to stimulate his natural hunting behavior.
Further investigation revealed that Raja's enclosure had recently been renovated, and new plants had been introduced. Dr. Maria suspected that Raja might have eaten one of the plants, which could be toxic to him.