Yasin
Khan surrendered his bear and was pleased to be able to rehabilitate himself
and his family in an alternate lifestyle. Neelam however had a terrified
life and was extremely aggressive and scared when she first arrived at
the rescue facility. But Aryan seemed to have formed a firm friendship
with her and he leads her around the enclosure. She eats a little wheat
porridge with milk. She suffers from dental problems and anorexia. The
vets have removed the nose ropes and begun the liver toning feed additives
and vitamins necessary to build up their strength before we can attempt
any dental work. The prophylactic treatment for tuberculosis is on as
well as the antibiotics for the muzzle to heal. Neelam is a large bear
and has to put on the weight appropriate for her size.
She also has to learn to eat the rotis and fruits that feature on every
bear’s menu
but she ignores them currently. Neelam also has to learn to trust her
keepers and hence they are very gentle with her and try to get her to
taste different foodstuffs. She has partial eyesight and it is hoped that
a good diet and the tonics may help her.
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