Can you keep panthers as pets

There are many pictures of a black panther with their owners on the internet. It looks like panthers are good pets because of these pictures. Do you think it is a good idea to keep panthers as pets? Can Panthers be kept as pets? It is illegal to have a panther as a pet in most countries. The reason why is that a panther is a dangerous and aggressive animal that can kill people and other pets.

Only zoos and reservations can get permission to own a Panther. Below are the lists of very interesting facts about these awesome panthers. Many people wanted a pet panther because they think that it is a good idea to have one. They want a pet panther because panthers are inevitably cute while they are still a cub. If you have managed to own a pet panther, this is still not a good idea. The reason why is because it will burn lots of your money from your bank account in maintaining a pet panther, and it can be dangerous for your family and loved ones.

Panthers are not like the house cats that you can give cheap food and shelter. They have lots of needs that only the jungle can provide. Yes, you can have these things as well, but it will cost you lots of dimes. A panther raised from birth by humans is considered tame, but keep in mind that it will always retain its wild instincts. That is why panthers cannot be trusted.

It would take a hundred years and hundreds of panthers for them to be fully domesticated. So to make it clear, panthers are not great pets for three reasons:. We have no reason for taming a wild animal. I think we humans should primarily try to preserve these animals than to convert them into something they are not. It is hard to train a pet panther.

They can be tamed, but their wild instincts are still inside of them. Remember, those wild animals never listen to others. They only listen to their instincts. Yeah, sure, you can tame a panther for some time. But when you make one mistake and threaten them, they will act wild and can injure you.

The price depends on the size, gender and age of the panther. Yes, it may look cheap compared to other exotic animals. However, their needs are the ones that will burn your money down. Panthers have many needs. You need to buy tons of meat for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Love this article i have had many exotic cat breeds over th years including servals and they are ajoy nothing can replace my time with them never had a problem not even furniture they had big encloser outside and come in and out as they pleased.

The person who said that a pixie bob is part bobcat is mistaken. There have been no confirmed interbreeding between the bobcat and domestic cats. This rumor about a pixie bob being part bobcat was started so that breeders could charge more for their kitties. Early generation hybrid cats can make amazing companions , if you don't expect them to act like domestic cats. You adapt to them and train them with positive reinforcement. Don't ever declaw your hybrid cat!

They can be taught to use scratching posts. It takes a lot of patience. If you have an early generation chausie or jungle Bob you will have one smart cat that will give you years of love.

Great website! I found it very interesting the info on these cats. Now it's just about finding a breeder. I recently acquired 2 kittens. They are simple domestic but immensely enjoyable. Your article is very well written and interesting. Very interesting article. We can't keep these species in Australia, but if we could, I would have been doing my research! It's great that some of the animals can be kept as pets, as they are endangered in the wild. Recent study shows that while these cats are sometimes called Desert or African lynx, on the molecular level they are in fact, NOT related to the lynx and are a monophyletic genus.

Interesting article! Yes, she is timid, but she is also active and funny and full of personality. She has bonded with me quite strongly, but will allow my grown sons and my husband to pet her and play "ping pong" with her we toss ping pong balls to her on her cat tree and she skillfully bats them away.

We also adopted a baby kitten that's of no particular breed - just an orange ball of fluff - and after 2 or 3 days of hissing she gradually began to "mother" him, and now they are truly best friends.

Great article-very educational! I am definitely NOT up to a challenging pet like this but we knew someone with a bobcat kitten once, he was a real handful. I have always admired Bengals though, they seem so intelligent. Hannah, it IS run by me, and if you aren't willing to to look at my refutations, you can get your garbage off my blog. Yes, the point is that 'omg that sounds weird' so it's wrong and 'dangerous'.

It is an utterly idiotic point expressed in an even more idiotic way. The fact that you don't understand this shows that you are too. Even bloody Big Cat Rescue anti-captivity extremists like yourself says: "People commonly refer to black leopards or black jaguars as black panthers, but that is incorrect and demonstrates a lack of knowledge of the cat species. Go on, make excuses for the multiple errors I've called them out on, and ignore the fact that I rarely, if ever, make errors, because I'm not 'credible', but your comments won't be welcome here.

Your "source" leads to another blog that appears to be run by you, seeing as the person who runs it is named Melissa. Even if it's NOT run by you, it's not a credible source.

Again, I trust the opinions of experts, not opinionated bloggers. Also, this: "Where to begin? What exactly is dangerous about any of those things!? Keeping a cat in a fish bowl is cruel, not dangerous. Training a snake to sit? I can honestly only say that this is just silly. You know the point it's trying to make, and so do all of the other readers.

Stating that an author from the ASPCA lacks basic animal knowledge is astounding, foolish, and, to be quite honest, pretty amusing to me. Go ahead, send me more "sources"; I'm sure they'll be links to more opinionated, uneducated blogs; perhaps even one of your own again. Sourcing your opinions with your OWN articles makes zero sense and does not provide valid, scientific proof of your points.

I missed that, I did a Ctrl F for declaw and it didn't show up because I left out the '-'. Regardless, that statement means what it means, a serval will destroy your furniture if not declawed. It's just a fact. I don't condone it. I can remove that if you want. Your links are stupid. One in particular, I dissected and destroyed.

Would you like me to make posts about ALL of your other links as well? This is why I do it; when people direct me to those stupid links, I can just provide a link to my blog instead of having to arduously go through all the failed points in them. That implies that declawing is a reasonable solution.

Also, I'd like to ask how my links are stupid, and how that is a valuable and reliable argument against valid facts. You base your argument off of opinion; I don't see you sourcing any of your arguments. Basically, you're coming back to a sourced, educated argument with: "your links are stupid, I've been posting on a website for longer than you so I'm obviously right". I have sources, you don't.

Hannah, you're the one going on about declawing, I made no statement about it, so why are you tussling about that subject with yourself? Do you know how much I care about the opinion of someone who can't stop spewing romantic, empty rhetoric to try to convince me I'm wrong? Interesting article, Jungle cat hybrids make wonderful pets, they are the only hybrid in the same genus Felis as the domestic cat and are fertile earlier generations than other hybrids. We love ours, they are personable clowns, who fetch and love water.

Bobcats are looking more and more appealing. Such gorgeous animals, but they do have quite an attitude. I love your hub! I was wondering if you would write an article about the proposed ban in Florida and California? We would love your help!

Exotic and hybrid cat owner's everywhere would be extremely grateful. No I haven't heard of that, thanks. Disappointing to hear, as I thought Texas was more lax. This article comes as a life saver as I was just researching this topic. Unfortunately, all the exotic cats are either impossible to find or listed as a "dangerous wild animal" in Texas which is pitiful.

In fact, according to vague Texas law, all Savannah cats are listed as dangerous as well, which is utmost disappointing. Speaking of USARK, have you heard of their recent lawsuit over the three banned pythons and the yellow anaconda? You should do an article about that. That's a strong move coming from the exotic pet community. Here's to hoping they win the lawsuit! Great hub! That is so interesting about the ocelots growl! They are all so beautiful. I have not even heard of some of these cats Health Problems.

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Asian leopard cat Likes to go in water. Bonds strongly with owners and other pets it's raised with. Will shred furniture if not de-clawed. Should have baby-proofed house. No Canadian lynx Excellent, likes going in water. Yes Sheds and climbs. Has high energy. No Caracal Fair, with work.

Fair Yes, will climb on and chew furniture. No Eats 'furry' things socks, underwear. Related Articles. By justmesuzanne. The russians did this with foxes. It took about 8 generations in a laboratory setting with selective breeding for the genetic differences to be observed. Anything can be domesticated with enough time, resources, and care— especially mammals that are already capable of complex social interactions like cats. I think science is against you here. Get thousands of vegan, allergy-friendly recipes in the palm of your hands today!

Get your favorite articles delivered right to your inbox! Support OneGreenPlanet X. Subscribe to Newsletter. FoodMonster App. Support Us. Buy our Cookbooks. Sign Our Petitions. The Panthers spend most of their time swimming, playing, and hunting in cooling water. Panthers are incredibly adaptable animals found in Asia, Africa, and America. Panthers can thrive in areas such as swamps as well as grasslands. They can also be found in unreceptive regions such as mountains and deserts.

Panthers often hunt and live-in trees. They attack the prey with smart tactics. Panthers are also considered the strongest in the cat family. They can climb up to 18 feet off the surface. They are speedy and active. The Panther has a maximum speed of 71 mph. Panthers can jump up to 20 feet in search of their prey. Here we discuss the physical characteristics of all melanistic panthers, which are more common in the US. Excess weight is the most critical indication of several underlying diseases, but it is also ignored.

Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and other life-threatening situations are the result of obesity. Yes, the pet is being ignored for its regular routines and ultimately healthy lifestyles. They have their teeth worn out. Cats are the pets that are most prone to dental problems, including the Black Panther. Dental disease often starts with food particles. When food is left in the teeth for a long time will lead to cavities, plaques, and yellowing of the teeth that lead to infection in the roots of the teeth and then the loss of teeth.

Proper brushing and dental care are needed to prevent the condition. Panthers are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections such as panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis, and rabies, which can be prevented by vaccination.

Primary vaccines are similar to other cats and are highly recommended for domestic Black Panthers. External and internal worms are the critical problem here that cause diseases to the pet. Hookworms, roundworms, heartworms, and whipworms can enter your system in several ways. The route of entry could be inhalation, ingestion, and injury. Parasites can cause redness, itching, swelling, discomfort, and internal organ problem. The internal organs, especially of the gastrointestinal tract, are of the primary concern.

A fecal exam is necessary to ensure the health of the Panther. Pollen, mold, and dust cause skin allergies. That causes itching, sneezing, and other problems for the pet.