Our red wolves got their annual physicals yesterday, October 5. We’ve had our hands on the female wolf a bunch because of a few different medical issues that have come up while she’s been here, but this was the first time we caught up our male. What you see in the photos is pretty typical: Even though the wolf is sedated, we put a muzzle on. One keeper (Marilyn, with gloves on) watches the head for any signs of movementRead more
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Red Wolf Physicals
Wolf physicals are over for the year, and we learned a few things. First, our wolves’ teeth are in good shape. This is not a huge surprise since our wolves are less than three years old. On the right, you can see Dr. Staab-Carter is checking out #1390s teeth- he had a bit of tarter that was quickly scrapped off. (Keeper Marilyn is helping hold the wolf). Second, the wolf with PRA is not #1389, but actually #1391. It isRead more
Red Wolf Physicals today
Today’s the day for the red wolf physicals. It’s 5:00 AM and I am out the door to head to work to continue to prepare. As much as possible has been done in advance to make it easier: carriers have been weighed, last year’s records pulled up, exam room set, and much more. I’m looking forward to our vet getting a look at the wolf with PRA and also getting blood from his brothers to see if they are carriersRead more