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Urine Retrieval Device

Sometimes I’m given the task of obtaining urine samples from some of our animals for veterinary purposes. Some of our animals require routine urinalysis so that we can monitor the progression of various issues. Most of the time I spend my time trying to get urine from our three Red-ruffed Lemurs, which is surprisingly easy to do. For the most part the Red-ruffed Lemurs will pee in a cup for me! Some animals, like our former goat Chummix, are aRead more

What’s In Your Pocket?

It’s always fun to put on my winter coat each year just so I can see what I have in my pockets from the previous winter. Most of the time I have syringes, urine tubes, paper cups, fecal sticks, sharpies and gloves in my pockets just in case I need them while I’m out and about. Yesterday I put on my winter coat and this is what I found! Apparently I was trying to get a fecal on someone.  LooksRead more

1784 QuikPics

Katy snapped a couple of photos of the new male wolf, 1784. We’re learning about him a little at a time. So far: he buries food (but eats it); slinks around a bit, walking slowly when nervous (but also jumps when nervous or surprised); has “weak” back legs that come and go seasonally (we’ll likely add some Cosequin supplements for him). Greg got some great photos of him in the exhibit too- here are some stolen from Greg: We shouldRead more

Dan is doing fine…

… but it looks like he had a run in with a branch and the branch won. Katy noticed that Dan was missing fur and had a cut on his leg earlier this week. It’s a pretty big laceration that needed to be stitched up. Dr. Vanderford came in and took care of things and Dan was back with his family a few hours later.    Read more