They rushed him to their usual Animal Trust practice, who quickly referred them on to Animal Trust’s Ellesmere Port hospital for urgent CT scanning. Badger was rescued from death after a 15cm stick lodged in his throat. The incident highlights the benefits of Animal Trust’s recent £400,000 investment in advanced CT scanners at its Ellesmere Port and Bolton hospitals and the importance of having advanced veterinary expertise available regionally. The Ellesmere Port hospital has also recently been expanded to treat more pets and is supported by an experienced, specialist-led surgery team and advanced practitioners. Owen Monie, founder of Animal Trust, said the team was delighted to be able to use the equipment to save Badger.