mackenzie – Dec 6, 2006 12:00 AM

MacKenzie continues to show improvement, but still has some noticeable stablility issues. She has a great appetite and has good kidney function. She is allowing wolf care staff to massage her hip and legs without any signs of discomfort, although if it is a pinched nerve, she may have decreased feeling in her legs. The straw beds are providing a warm place to rest, and she and Lakota are spending time sleeping together. We get her up every 4 hours to exercise, and the activity in the Exhibit Pack is catching her interest and keeping her mobile. We will be modifying the medication from the initial higher dose to a maintenance dose. Wolf care staff will continue to monitor even the slightest change as the dosages are reduced. Thanks for your emails, sorry I am not able to answer each individual email.