lakota – Jan 16, 2007 12:00 AM

Although Lakota was initially responding to the antibiotic treatment for her tooth, the swelling increased significantly after the 7 day treatment was completed. Since this was the antibiotic used for the treatment of her last abscessed tooth on her right molar, the vets recommended a different antibiotic in case a resistance to the antibiotic occurred. In this week’s photo, if you look closely, you will see the swelling on her left cheek. The new antibiotic was started on Friday the 12th and by Monday morning (Jan 15th) check, there is noticeable improvement. We also saw the characteristic Lakota sprint around the enclosure on the check today, indicating that she is physically feeling better. Her video this week shows her walking calmly around the enclosure, sniffing for leftovers.