shadow – Oct 14, 2005 12:00 AM

Shadow's ear mite problem is back and requires additional treatment. We think we have it taken care of, but time will tell. We're not sure why the arctics are so prone to this problem, and not the other subspecies. It may be the shorter more rounded ears, or the increased thickness of the hair, but for whatever reason, they're the only ones who have this problem. Shadow is less than thrilled with staff doing the treatments, and we worry about his vulnerability by his timid behavior. We've observed Malik watching the treatment and coming in for quick bites while Shadow is distracted. Malik gets treatments as well, but it's not as stressful for him as it is to Shadow. Friday was the last treatment, we hope to have solved this problem, and plan to do a few things to make Shadow feel good about staff again.