SHOCK SYNDROME https://www.bigcatrescue.biz/ https://www.bigcatrescue.biz/ Left untreated shock is a self perpetuating condition that results in death. It is caused by anything that effects the heart’s ability to properly circulate sufficient blood through the body. Any damage done to the heart, the blood vessels or the volume of blood can induce shock. When damage has been…
POISONING Exotic cats are like two year old children their entire lives. Everything they see will end up in their mouths and a lot of it won’t be good. We had a sick Serval who eventually died from cancer, who we had to force-feed every meal for seven months. It was an all out battle…
COLD EXPOSURE, FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA https://www.bigcatrescue.biz/ https://www.bigcatrescue.biz/ Chilling to a newborn or young kitten can quickly lead to death. The most common cause of hypothermia that we have encountered is to get up at 6:00 a.m. and go out to check on a very pregnant female only to discover that she has given birth…
DEHYDRATION Dehydration can be the result of exposure, prolonged disease, injury or any other cause that prevents the cat from sufficiently retaining body fluids. As blood is the stream of life, it is important to keep it flowing to all parts of the body. A sick or injured cat may refuse to eat. In the…
BURNS Burns can be caused from excessive heat, electrical shock, chemicals and too much sun. The severity depends upon the exposure and depth of the burn. A superficial burn is indicated by redness, blistering, slight swelling and tenderness. A deep burn looks white and the fur falls out easily in the affected area. A deep…
BATHING THE KITTEN OR CUB While the kitten is on the bottle the face is not usually much of a mess to contend with. The stool and urine can soil the cub if it is not housed properly and this must be washed off regularly. If you ever intend to bathe an adult exotic feline…
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China Adds to Problem of Overbreeding Big Cats SHANDONG, China – Napoleon Dynamite would be proud. An African lion and a Manchurian tiger have given birth to liger cubs at a wildlife reserve in eastern China. The ligers were born on May 13. One male and one female survived, while the other two cubs died. Their…
Below is a final report on animal-related legislation during the 2011 Legislative Session, as well as links to how each member voted. Following up with your lawmakers on their vote is extremely helpful to animals—it lets your elected officials know that you are paying attention to how they represent you! Legislative Session 2011: A Mixed…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/v/b9WsyKDF-IE”][vc_column_text]The only toys safe for lions, tigers, leopards and other big cats are those made by Boomer Ball, Otto Environmental and Desert Plastics. Want to buy a toy for the big cats? Choose a big cat item from one of these companies and have it shipped to: Big Cat Rescue 12802 Easy Street Tampa,…
