mackenzie – Jul 27, 2004 12:00 AM

MacKenzie is doing well. She continues to have some lipid deposits in her right eye, but so far, the eye drops seem to help. All of the retired wolves are scheduled for a medical exam in October (when cooler temperatures will make the exam easier on the wolves). Veterinarians are planning a more complete examination and possible treatments to reduce the advancement of these deposits. Staff have noticed her sensitivity to quick movements and she generally stays out of the sun (and the view of the webcam) and retreats to the shaded part of the enclosure. Last week, she defended a cache of venison in the far corner of the pen, keeping wolves and humans to the front of the pen.