lakota – Feb 21, 2002 12:00 AM

At 1 pm, Lakota was chemically immobilized and moved out of the main enclosure and into the pack holding area. The use of an anesthetic is necessary for captive wolves to reduce stress in transport and is even the protocol for intensive medical exams which require a blood draw. Lakota had a smooth immobilization, and was up within 45 minutes. Dr. Chip Hanson, Center veterinarian conducted a physical exam on Lakota and found her to be in good physical condition with a bite wound on the neck and what appeared to be a self inflicted licking wound on the paw. It is not uncommon for wolves in high stress to begin licking at a spot so intensively that they lick the spot raw. Lakota received her annual vaccinations at this time, a seven day dose of antibiotics and will have specialized care in the pack holding area.