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How do we get the animals to take their medicine?

April 1, 2013
by Rachel Thompson, DVM

You may be wondering how animal care staff at the Minnesota Zoo gets the animals to take their medicine. It’s often easier said than done!

Some medicine, especially antibiotics, can taste very bitter. Very few zoo animals will swallow a pill whole and chase it with a glass of water, […]

Sunday, June 30, 2013|Animal, Behind the Scenes|
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How do you know when a zoo animal is sick?

by Dr. Rachel Thompson

Zoo veterinarians are often asked how we know when an animal is sick. It’s a very good question! Our patients can’t tell us where it hurts, so we look at non-verbal cues to give us insight on their health status. This can be difficult, especially with prey species because they are […]

Friday, June 28, 2013|Behind the Scenes, home-promo|
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