• Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
Monday, June 5, 2023
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home Articles by BCR

Ultrasound

BCR by BCR
March 13, 2016
in Articles by BCR
6
0
Ultrasound Zabu Tiger
5
SHARES
94
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

HELP BIG CAT RESCUE PURCHASE A STATE-OF-THE-ART ULTRASOUND MACHINE TO AID IN VETERINARY CARE PROGRAM

Donate to big cats

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic matching funds opportunity to help Big Cat Rescue purchase a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine so that we can continue to provide the best veterinary care possible.

It has made a huge impact having our on-site Windsong Memorial Hospital operational. Our vets are now able to take x-rays and perform lifesaving surgeries and procedures on our cats, most of whom are elderly or arrive at our sanctuary with significant medical needs.

However, we are missing a crucial piece of diagnostic equipment: an ultrasound machine.

Ultrasound Ocelot

While our x-ray machine is critical for examining bone structure it has limited capacity for evaluating organs. An ultrasound machine is more suited for examining soft tissue.

Currently our vet team relies on a physical exam, blood work and x-rays to determine the cause of a cat’s illness.  If the cause is not readily apparent using these tools, they must perform an invasive exploratory surgery.

An ultrasound machine can be used, for example, to look at a cat’s heart and evaluate valves and chamber size; it can even be used to determine the type of heart disease present.

In the abdomen, an ultrasound can be used to evaluate the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen and intestines. It can be used to look for stones in kidneys and the bladder. And if there is an internal mass, the ultrasound machine can be used to determine which organs are involved. Our vets can then do a simple needle biopsy of the mass guided by ultrasound and have it tested, which in some cases can save the cat from an unnecessary and invasive procedure.

It is critically important that the person operating the ultrasound machine be trained and have extensive experience reading sonograms. If we purchased a standard ultrasound machine, we would have to incur the logistical issues and cost of bringing in an expert technician each time we needed to use it. This is not practical because in many cases we would not know if we were going to need to do an ultrasound until after we take x-rays.  If we did need to do it, we would have to do it immediately while the cat was sedated and would not have time to arrange for a technician.

Ultrasound Bobcat

The specialized machine we need solves this problem in an ingenious way. It has a camera mounted to it and an Internet connection to a board certified technician who will guide our vet via camera to make sure they get the best possible sonogram images and will aid in correctly reading the images.

But ultrasound machines are very expensive. The specialized one we need for our cats costs $50,000. The great news is that the SHARE Foundation has stepped up and pledged a dollar-for-dollar match up to $25,000!

So your much needed and greatly appreciated donation toward our ultrasound machine for the cats will go twice as far! Thank you for continuing to support our cats and our sanctuary. This ultrasound machine will make a world of difference in the lives of our precious cats.

If you would like to contribute to the matching fund, please donate here.  Thanks!

Donate to big cats

Previous Post

Thank You Bracelet

Next Post

Big Cat Fences

Related Posts

Kamau bobcat
Bobcats-Rehab

Kamau bobcat

June 3, 2023

Kamau (meaning quiet warrior), (pronounced "come out" without the "t") rehab bobcatMale...

The Corbett Foundation Tiger
Articles by BCR

InSitu

June 2, 2023

Big Cat Rescue donates more than $100,000 each year to saving wild...

Sudsy Meow Savannah Cat
Rescues

Sudsy Meow Savannah Cat

May 31, 2023

DOB: July 2016Age: 6 years oldMale Savannah catRescued: May 31, 2023 Urgent...

Next Post
Leopard Fallen In Well

Big Cat Fences

Leave a Reply

  • Facebook Comments
  • Default Comments (0)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

Save exotic cats from extinction! Donate now to help us move our cats so we can protect wild cats from the threats of the pet trade and wildlife trafficking.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Recent Articles

  • Kamau bobcat June 3, 2023
  • Start a Sanctuary June 2, 2023
  • Andean Mountain Cat Facts June 2, 2023

Recent Comments

  • Robyn Enos on Dutton-Kaye-Loo-Mare-rehab-bobcats
  • R N on Dutton-Kaye-Loo-Mare-rehab-bobcats
  • Di Fleming on Manny
  • Sandra Reed on Manny
  • Audra on Manny

Protect Wild Cats!

Give to Big Cat Rescue Check out conservation projects Big Cat Rescue funds! Florida panthers, fishing cats, Pallas cats, jaguars, leopards, cheetahs, sandcats, mountain lions, oncilla, margay, geoffroy cats and more.

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Big Cat Rescue News

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Save Wild Cats!

Save exotic cats from extinction! Donate now to help us move our cats so we can protect wild cats from the threats of the pet trade and wildlife trafficking. Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

© Copyright 2023 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • About BCR
  • Videos
  • Big Cat Facts
  • Cub Facts
  • Our Cat Stories
  • Sanctuary Cats
  • Shop and Save Cats
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Abuse Issues
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2023 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Cleantalk Pixel

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.