Penny The Giraffe Gets Medication, Closer Attention
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Veterinarians are keeping a close eye on Penny the giraffe at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The giraffe, born June 4 at the zoo in Colorado Springs, had a decreased appetite over the weekend, along with some swelling in one leg.
Veterinarians started giving her pain medication and antibiotics, which are making a difference.
Penny's health is being watched closely after she was found splayed in her stall on the morning of Wednesday, June 13.
She is the 200th calf born at the zoo.
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