BGT Tiger Cubs

[danpam1024]

Anyone local know what happened with one of the 3 tiger cubs- I know he had a rare and quite serious illness- mast cell disease and was wondering if he has been "cured". Last time we were there they remained "hopeful"-that was in August. I can't find anything about him.

 

[KJ1081]

Mast cell tumors cannot be cured- it's a form of cancer. If you remove the tumors surgically, eventually (could be days, weeks, or even years) they will grow again somewhere else. He's be on an anti-histamine for the rest of his life to help control the spread, but his life will be significantly shorter. Some animals live with mast cell cancer for years, others succumb in weeks. Its quite common in domestic cats and dogs.

 

[danpam1024]

That's very sad
Thanks for the info

 

[nepalostparks]

He's doing relatively well. He's the smallest of the three cubs... as of about a month ago he was at 92 pounds, while both of his sisters were a little over 100. He can be seen on habitat with his sisters and mother on a fairly regular basis.

 

[danpam1024]

He's doing relatively well. He's the smallest of the three cubs... as of about a month ago he was at 92 pounds, while both of his sisters were a little over 100. He can be seen on habitat with his sisters and mother on a fairly regular basis.

Thanks- I saw them in August- they are just beautiful!