shadow – Nov 15, 2004 12:00 AM

On Thursday, November 11th, the Center Staff conducted a chemical immobilization on the three males of the exhibit pack. It was decided that Malik would receive a complete exam on his knee including x-rays, Shadow would get his ears cleaned and get a diagnosis of his problems. The vet exam revealed a problem with ear mites. Shadow's ears were cleaned and treatment was started for the Mite problem. Since the exam, Shadow has been holding up his ears in a more erect posture and has been much more social with the staff. He appears to be in less discomfort than in previous weeks. Mites in wolves are not very common, and this condition may have been something that he contracted from the pups (Grizzer and Malik tested positive for mites too, but weren't as bothered as Shadow), so all wolves in the pack are being treated.