We know cats and more than likely ferrets need taurine in their diets, but what really do we know about it? Taurine, number one, is not an amino acid, though many people (even clinically) classify it as such – many clinicians, veterinarians, and pet food manufacturers will call it a “free amino”. All amino acids contain both an amine chain,
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I miss you, my Morgandorfer. Today would have been NB’s Captain Morgan’s 5th birthday. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. Happy birthday to his litter mates, both present in this world and with Morgan at the Bridge. You are all loved.
Recently, I’ve taken up a new hobby: stone carving. I’ve done a few small animal carvings. Yesterday and today I tried my hand at ferrets. Let me know what you think! These are both carved out of soapstone. The first one was my first try at a ferret and somewhat of a personal disappointment. The second one was today’s try,
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Today’s Sunday Zen is a celebration – and appreciation – for all the emotion that my ferrets evoke in me. Tank has been through much in his life, and lost many friends along the way. There is, inside of him, a sad place that I will never be able to touch, and this quotation sums that feeling up to me.
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