mackenzie – Oct 6, 2006 12:00 AM

Sorry for the delay in the logs, Wolf Curator, Lori Schmidt was in Anchorage Alaska last week for the Wildlife Society National Meeting and general wolf care was the main priority in her absence. MacKenzie is doing very well on her 2 a-day coated aspirin treatment. Staff had observed some stiffness in her gait as the weather turned cool, but Veterinary recommendations warn against long-term use of anti-inflammatories at her age. Her aspirin is given with meatballs each morning, and she shows no sign of stomach irritation. Of course, wolves are known for hearty stomach linings, as they normally consume carcasses and bone matter with no problems. Not only has MacKenzie's gait improved, her activity has increased and her social behavior with Lakota and wolf care staff is more pronounced. It's hard to grow old, but the wolf care staff are committed to making the age related issues as comfortable as possible.