Kittens and Cubs
KITTENS AND CUBS Big Cat Rescue has evolved since its inception in 1992. By 1997 we had seen enough of the abuse and abandonment caused by the pet trade that we had previously engaged in to know that there was no reason to breed exotic animals for lives in cages. As a result we increased our efforts through spaying, neutering and cage building to ensure that we would no longer be a part of the problem. As we have continued to learn about the causes of so much suffering we have become active in stopping the exotic pet trade through education Read MorePoisonous Plants
POISONOUS PLANTS THE FIVE PLANTS MOST HAZARDOUS TO YOUR PET'S HEALTH “We typically recommend that pets not be allowed to eat plants in general,” says APCC veterinary toxicologist Dr. Safdar Khan. “However, it is especially critical that the following plants be kept out of reach of animals, as they have the potential to cause serious, even fatal systemic effects when ingested." * LILIES rank number one in dangerous plant call volume at the APCC, and are highly toxic to cats. Says Khan, “It is clear that even with ingestions Read MoreRestraint
RESTRAINT You will find many times when it is necessary to pick up and restrain an exotic cat, and hopefully, you will have started acclimating the cat to this behavior early in life. If the cat is small and can be picked up from behind, it is better than taking on the cat face to face. With a tame cat, you can place one hand around the middle of his body, then reach your fingers up from under the chest to cross and hold the front paws. This is critical if he has claws and just cuts down on the squirming if he does not. Keep your index finger between Read MoreHeat Stroke
HEAT STROKE Buy Big Cat Books and Videos If it is very hot and the cat is panting take a close look in his mouth. If the tongue is red and the cat is drooling he may be suffering from heat stroke. Cats cool themselves by increasing the air over their tongues and by salivating on their fur to cause evaporation. When the cat’s body temperature goes over 106 degrees he may stagger, vomit and produce bloody diarrhea. His lips will turn blue or grey before digressing into a coma. Mild cases require only that Read MoreEmergencies
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Rule # 1 : STAY CALM . Detach yourself from the drama and become the hired professional brought in to remedy the situation. Your mind is more complex (and more easily accessible) than any computer. Everything you have ever learned is right there and available to you, but you must be in a clear state of mind to recall the needed information. Running in circles and causing a big commotion won’t help the animal in need. Because this is an Emergency, you need to think fast, but with the emphasis being on the word THINK. One Read MoreClipping Claws
CLIPPING THE NAILS Big Cat Rescue has evolved since its inception in 1992. By 1997 we had seen enough of the abuse and abandonment caused by the pet trade that we had previously engaged in to know that there was no reason to breed exotic animals for lives in cages. As a result we increased our efforts through spaying, neutering and cage building to ensure that we would no longer be a part of the problem. As we have continued to learn about the causes of so much suffering we have become active in stopping the exotic pet trade through Read MoreHow to Rescue a Big Cat
Maybe the best way to start out is to talk about How NOT to Rescue a Big Cat About once a month some film producer calls me and makes some variation on this pitch: "We want to find cases where we can bust down the door, like Dog The Bounty Hunter, and save these animals from their current situations. We'd like to find enough cases to sustain several episodes." It just doesn't work that way. Our response is typically, "The only time animals can be seized by USDA is usually at the end of a Read MoreEnrichment
Big Cat Enrichment at Big Cat Rescue Watch another video of our enrichment HERE. Enrichment Adds Quality to Life Bobcat Enrichment (photos are from pumpkin enrichment) At Big Cat Rescue, the volunteers formed a committee to focus on the development of appropriate enrichment for the animals in our care. When using different enrichment techniques, the animals can be stimulated to investigate and explore their surroundings. This can be accomplished by presenting novel food items (or presenting food in different ways), Read MoreSafety Program
WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM Table of Contents Section I - Management Commitment and Involvement 1 Section II - Safety and Health Training 2 Section III - Safety Meetings 3 Section IV - Safety Committee 4 Section V - Safety Inspections 5 Section VI - First Aid Procedures 6 Section VII - Accident Investigations 7 Section VIII - Workplace Safety Rules Section IX - On Property Safety 8 14 ATTACHMENTS Tour Read MoreHelp Rescue 6 Exotic Cats!
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