Eatonville, Wash.—There is little that will get in the way of a veterinarian taking care of an animal in need. Heavy rain, cold temperatures and mud certainly did not stop Northwest Trek’s head veterinarian Dr. Allison Case from paying Nancy the moose a special visit.
Keepers are constantly monitoring the animals’ behavior and observed Nancy having difficultly urinating. One call to Dr. Case and she was on her way out to the 435-acre Free-Roaming Area to check on Nancy. Keepers set up a canopy to keep Nancy dry and comfortable. A bed for Nancy was made out of hay bales and a cushioned sleeping pad.
![veterinary staff works on moose](https://www.nwtrek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mosoe-1.jpg)
While Nancy lay anesthetized, Dr. Case and veterinary technician Tracy Cramer went to work.
Dr. Case and Cramer collected blood and urine samples, treated Nancy with antibiotics for a suspected urinary tract infection, and while they had the chance, they cleaned Nancy’s hooves and ears.
![Moose gets exam](https://www.nwtrek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/moose-2.jpg)
Then they waited for Nancy to wake up, and watched her carefully as she walked off into the trees.
![veterinary staff watches a moose](https://www.nwtrek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/moose-3.jpg)
A few days later, lab results confirmed what Dr. Case expected: Nancy did indeed have a mild UTI.
Dr. Case and keepers continue to monitor Nancy, but say she seems to be feeling much better.