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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 13:07:34 GMT -5
Mine also don't like ground. Maybe use it for soups?
Will he eat bones? Or just the meat? If just meat, try smashing the bones as much as possible and see if that helps.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 13:17:20 GMT -5
I can smash the bones too but should I just forget about hand feeding and let him do his own thing now. I do see him eat off the bone at least once a day. The problem is I don't know how much meat he is getting.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 13:20:13 GMT -5
I got them a taurine supplement but is says its vegan does that matter? I have given it three times but I wanted to ask you before they get anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 13:27:54 GMT -5
If he is eating on his own I wouldn't worry too much. Watch his weight, activity level, stools. Also you can feed a meal of soup every day or other day just to be safe.
Vegan taurine should be fine. What are the ingredients?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 13:41:57 GMT -5
I will check but the bottle advertised as pure so I don't know.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:18:11 GMT -5
taurine supplement says taurine free form and under other ingredients it says none
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:19:37 GMT -5
Awesome, so you're good. I think a lot of vegans use supplements like that so that's why they are vegan. I looked at my taurine and it's also vegan/vegatarian.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:32:08 GMT -5
I just thought that if it was vegan it would be from a plant and the ferrets couldn't digest it properly like they could with a meat product. Oh and my fish oil has rosemary extract in it is it OK to use or should i just keep it for the dog.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:39:21 GMT -5
I did some searching about the taurine thing. Looks like taurine is not really present in plants (I guess that's why vegans/vegs need to supplement it). It is found in some algae, fungi, and bacteria. Nevertheless, its likely that the taurine is synthesized in a lab and that's why its vegan
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:44:03 GMT -5
Oh, and I'd not give the fish oil with rosemary to the ferts. I'm not sure what effect it can have on them, "Avoid foods with artificial preservatives such as BHA/BHT or ethoxyquin. Highquality foods use natural preservatives such as mixed tocopherols, vitamin C sources such as ascorbic acid, rosemary extract, and other herbs or antioxidants." That is from a PDF about dogs, but I would apply the same thinking to ferrets.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:45:27 GMT -5
Ok thats good. So hat about the rosemary is that ok for the ferrets.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:49:09 GMT -5
ok got it thanks
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 19:58:43 GMT -5
I noticed that most high quality ferret kibble has rosemary extract in it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 20:06:48 GMT -5
I'm thinking it won't hurt, but next time can you get a plain oil? Just to be safe. It makes me a bit nervous, and I'm not sure if I'd use it myself, but I can't find any evidence that it would be dangerous. There's no much info that isn't know about what's safe and not safe in these guys.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2011 20:13:19 GMT -5
Okay, so I found these www.dogfoodscoop.com/pet-food-neurotoxins.htmlWhen Veterinarians reported that Premium Edge caused neurological problems in cats, testing found that one batch lacked Vitamin B1(thiamine) but the real culprit in cat and dog foods may be rosemary extract, a natural neurotoxin. Adverse reactions, including seizures, can show up soon after ingestion but symptoms may also be delayed which complicates accurate diagnosis So I think I would just not give it to the ferrets (and maybe not the dog either )
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