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re: Mike the Tiger Diagnosed With Cancer
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:10 am to LesMiles BFF
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:10 am to LesMiles BFF
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Anybody know any tigers in the wild that have an HMO that allows them to receive radiation therapy for cancer?
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Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:12 am to Upperdecker
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When we are at a time that our state and university have no funding, is it appropriate to probably spend huge amounts of money to extend the life of a tiger perhaps 1-2 years at best?
Since we decided to adopt this guy's years ago when money was good then we have an obligation to take care of him even during tough times.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:14 am to Upperdecker
The veterinary community can probably learn a lot by giving these treatments. Doing this might pave the way to finding a way to beat the cancer in the future
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:14 am to LesMiles BFF
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Anybody know any tigers in the wild that have an HMO that allows them to receive radiation therapy for cancer?
I’ve always been conflicted about doing chemo or radiation on animals.
When humans receive these treatments we know why. We know these treatments, which are painful, miserable, and can feel like torture…will eventually help us get better.
To animals, they don’t know the end-goal. They just think you’re torturing them. I understand if they have a great chance at survival, but if it’s a terminal diagnosis, I feel awful putting them through painful treatments. Obviously, if the treatments aren’t too painful, go for it, but that is rarely the case with these things.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:15 am to Upperdecker
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When we are at a time that our state and university have no funding, is it appropriate to probably spend huge amounts of money to extend the life of a tiger perhaps 1-2 years at best?
Not sure what your definition of huge amounts of money are but I would guess the vet school is doing the treatment meaning it won't cost that much. Also TAF would probably foot the bill if need be.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:15 am to Dizz
I'm legit upset
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:16 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Probably the last live mascot we'll have. Hope he's pain free for his remaining time.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:16 am to Broke
hopefully they wont be allowed to cage another animal. Poor tiger probably wouldnt have cancer if he lived in the wild
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:17 am to Upperdecker
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When we are at a time that our state and university have no funding, is it appropriate to probably spend huge amounts of money to extend the life of a tiger perhaps 1-2 years at best?
Absolutely.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:17 am to oleyeller
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hopefully they wont be allowed to cage another animal. Poor tiger probably wouldnt have cancer if he lived in the wild
Geaux die in a ditch
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:18 am to oleyeller
You're right. He'd probably be dead already
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:20 am to LSUBoo
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He was 320ish when they got him, and two years old.
Maybe this was the problem. need to get pups that will become socialized around humans early, so it will go in the trailer.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:20 am to Peazey
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Damn. We had just gotten him when I was a freshman. I don't know the typical lifespan. This seems too young.
Most of the previous Mikes lived into their late teens/early 20s.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:22 am to oleyeller
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hopefully they wont be allowed to cage another animal. Poor tiger probably wouldnt have cancer if he lived in the wild
You're right. He would probably be dead already.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:22 am to Jim Rockford
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Probably the last live mascot we'll have.
Why is this even a thought? I would wager tigers at LSU live better than any other captive tiger in the world. Not to mention the unique experience it brings to the vet school.
This post was edited on 5/23/16 at 9:24 am
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:23 am to Jim Rockford
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Probably the last live mascot we'll have.
I doubt they spent millions on the habitat for it to go unused.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:24 am to Upperdecker
quote:The decrease in money coming in from the state is more than covered (by tens of millions) every year by tuition hikes. I'm sure TAF chips in some for Mike also, and the treatment would probably be cheap or free so studies can be done
When we are at a time that our state and university have no funding, is it appropriate to probably spend huge amounts of money to extend the life of a tiger perhaps 1-2 years at best?
fricking Alexander's babbling lies got to you
This post was edited on 5/23/16 at 9:26 am
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:25 am to Lucky_Dog
This really is sad.
That being said, you know damn well that they will never put this mike back in the cage before football games. Too much stress on a cancer ridden tiger, and PETA will lose its mind.
That being said, you know damn well that they will never put this mike back in the cage before football games. Too much stress on a cancer ridden tiger, and PETA will lose its mind.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:25 am to EvrybodysAllAmerican
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Why is this even a thought? I would wager tigers at LSU live better than any other captive tiger in the world.
Better than almost everywhere, minus a few top zoos.
It isn’t just the very nice habitat, it’s the 24/7 care from a world class vet school down the street as well.
Tigers born in captivity cannot be released. It’s the humanitarian thing to save one from a bad situation in a small cage and give him the best captive life we can.
Posted on 5/23/16 at 9:27 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Damn.....
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