Big Cats as Pets

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The clouded leopard, can open its mouth larger than any other animal. Other leopards are not far behind when it comes to expanding the mouth. This feature allows for them to be fierce hunters, often killing their prey in one attempt... more »
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Pet lions require a high fat, high protein diet. Without a properly balanced diet, a pet lion can be susceptible to eye sight problems, heart conditions and a weakened immune system. These problems are rare in the wild where lions consume entire ... more »
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Owning a pet lion can be a rewarding experience, as long as you understand the commitment and dedication necessary. Lion ownership requires thorough research and preparation prior to bringing home a lion, though, so you have to prepare yourself ... more »
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Providing adequate housing is essential in making your pet lion feel at home in your back yard. With the proper knowledge and equipment, it is possible to build an environment that mimics the lion's natural habitat in the wild... more »
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Owning large cats as pets requires more than just proper feeding and providing adequate shelter. Ownership of these magnificent animals requires knowing the laws and regulations regarding big cats as pets. Because laws can change and vary by ... more »
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Taking care of a pet bobcat requires feeding them a properly balanced, nutritional diet. Studies show the best diets for bobcats mimic what they eat in the wild——other wild animals. While some people may cringe at the idea of feeding their ... more »
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Few people own big cats like a leopard, but with the right knowledge and equipment, owning a leopard can be successful. Owning a leopard can also be a rewarding experience, as long as the animal is handled and cared for properly... more »
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Bengals are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Bengal depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love... more »
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Owning a bobcat can be a rewarding experience, but it requires a lifetime commitment to responsible ownership. By nature, bobcats are not domesticated animals, so owners must cater to this creature's natural predatory instincts and habitat... more »
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Owning a pet leopard is a large responsibility and providing adequate housing is essential to its survival. Adequate housing is more than providing a shelter for pet leopards. Housing these large cats requires creating a change in stimuli and ... more »
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When you're on the market for big cats as pets, such as lions, tigers, leopards and bobcats, you have to be selective. There are black market concerns about big cats as well as how to locate reputable breeders who legally obtain these animals. ... more »