Bozie with a pumpkin. Photo by Andrea Pohlman, Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Bozie, an elephant who lives at the National Zoo, is being treated for an infection.

According to an update provided on Saturday, Bozie’s “attitude and appetite are somewhat better” but “she is still not eating all of the items in her diet.”

Unfortunately, her white blood cell count remains elevated. Our team of vets and keepers continue to administer Bozie’s medication. Today Bozie had her second ultrasound. The last ultrasound revealed abnormal tissue in her abdomen. The tissue could be one of many things and may not be at all related to her infection. If the results of the second ultrasound provide new information, we will update you on her status. Thank you for your continued support of Bozie and our animal care team.

In late September, National Zoo staff shared with its Facebook followers that Bozie was experiencing “colic-like symptoms,” including a decreased appetite. Updates that followed indicated that Bozie was improving, but still experiencing pain and discomfort. “Within the past 24 hours,” the Zoo wrote on October 16, “Bozie has declined in terms of appetite, behavior and the white blood cell findings in the blood work.”