luna – Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM

After four weeks of twice a week Adequan injections, we see improvement in Luna's gait and mobility. We are now going to wean her down to a maintenance dose once a week and see how she progresses. We see her limp and hop on her back leg, but this is usually after she's been too active chasing with the pack or when she's slept for a long time (Sunday post feeding days are an issue). We see limited indication of pain response. Of course, wolves have a much higher tolerance for pain, but when we look for a pain response, we look for more aloof, reclusive behavior, eyes that are not bright and alert, a wolf not interested in feeding or competing with the rest of the pack… Instead, we film Luna, who does guard her food, but she also dangles from Denali's neck, chases Boltz through the den, watches (and remembers) every food cache in the Exhibit and tosses every hide that she can find. On occasion, she steals the gloves of staff and runs the Exhibit trying to elude staff. This is not what we expect from a pup who's feeling any discomfort.