A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper

A Day in the Life of a Zookeeper
Ever wonder what its like to share your world with a bunch of crazy critters? Tune in to find out!

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Zoo Updates

It has been such a crazy Clooney intensive week that I thought I would do a general update on the other critters as well...

First - Clooney - he is doing great.  He is not thrilled about taking his meds but he makes it through. He is resting comfortably, eating, drinking, going potty and in general getting back to normal.  I think tomorrow I will set up the gates so he can have the kitchen area to run around in so he has more space.  The only thing that is not back to normal yet is his respiration rate.  Given that his lung is likely still bruised and he is on pain meds his breathing is shallow and quick.  It is not, however, labored at all - he seems perfectly comfortable and does not show signs of distress at all.  Overall I am pleased with his progress and am so happy to have him at home with us.  The whole ordeal was far too scary.

Theo - he has completely recovered from his blood donation and is doing just great.  Finn is happy and full of energy, Violet and Maddie are both doing fine as well!!  My little bunch of five are back together and doing great!

Kitties - Phoebe is doing well - I have been giving her a bit more than her regular dosage of the thyroid medication and it has eliminated her throwing up completely.  I think we have gone 6 days or so without any issues.  Once we catch our breath from the Clooney incident I will get her into the vet for a blood test and a readjustment on her dosage.  Aggie is doing just great - we missed posting about her birthday in the chaos of the emergency - she turned 17 last week.  Ollie is doing fantastic health wise - he is ornery as ever.  Last but not least - Miss Zoey - she is quite well as well and she is spending more time with her humans...kitty land is going strong!

Fishes - the tank is holding its own - with only minor water issues that have been easily rectified by a partial water change.  SteveIrwin is being a bit of a butt - taking a nip out of both BettyWhite's and BobBarker's tail fins.  What a little bully!  I am putting some things in their water to prevent them from getting infected and to help promote the regrowth of their fins.  Everyone seems good - strong appetites, and good activity levels.

Miss Emma - she is doing very well - enjoying the daily walking regimen.  Today we did 7 miles or so.  She is being on pretty good behavior - no complaints.

All in all - my little zoo is doing pretty darn well.  Let's hope next week is a little calmer!!

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