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[Molpet]

I asked a question on 'chewy' website about a dog food yesterday.. they sent an email reply this morning... I haven't seen my question on the web site though

Question Reference # 190225-004972

02/25/2019 07:36 AM

Hi there Maureen,

I saw that you recently reached out to us in regards to the American Journey Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food with the following question:

"I read 1000 mg of taurine per day for every 40 pounds of the dog's body weight. Would this feed supply that going by the recommended number of cups of feed?"

Thanks for giving us a woof! This recipe contains 0.12 to 0.16% taurine on an as-fed basis. At this time, the need for dietary taurine hasn't been generally recognized as a supplement needed on a daily basis, as dogs are known to be able to synthesize taurine from the sulfur amino acids cysteine and methionine, as well as absorbing it naturally from the protein. Taurine deficiency is very uncommon in dogs who are fed a dry food diet (including grain-free kibble) but does occur in some large breeds due to genetics. It will take time and considerably more research to determine if there's a definite link between grain free foods and DCM. We are eager to learn more once the research has concluded and findings are released. I’d love to know a bit more about your supawstars. Click here to upload photos and even tell us a bit more about them. I truly hope you and your canine family have a pawsome rest of the week!

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Nick B.
Customer Service
Chewy

 

[apryl29]

I got the impression from the coop thread, that they were not able to afford much

Chickens are survivors and they probably are better off that in that itty bitty nest box size coop. At least they can get away from predators. That said I do not think running around an urban neighborhood is a good idea

I agree. It's small, but certainly, it would be a better situation for them, as opposed to being out in the open available to any predator that wanders through the yard. I've seen people stuff their chickens into a small box at night since they're only in it during the night. They could easily continue to use their current coop, just move to a dryer area. It looks small enough that they should easily be able to move it around their yard like a tractor coop. It's one thing to not know better, but very different when someone points out easy modifications they can do now so they will go in the coop, then work on better accommodations later. If they can't care for them, they should rehome them to someone who can. Being that they're in TX I would think the hot harsh summers are going to be hard on them, esp if they're not prepared to give them adequate shade.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I got the impression from the coop thread, that they were not able to afford much

Chickens are survivors and they probably are better off that in that itty bitty nest box size coop. At least they can get away from predators. That said I do not think running around an urban neighborhood is a good idea

Sounds likely a dog will get them soon.

 

[Molpet]

I agree. It's small, but certainly, it would be a better situation for them, as opposed to being out in the open available to any predator that wanders through the yard. I've seen people stuff their chickens into a small box at night since they're only in it during the night. They could easily continue to use their current coop, just move to a dryer area. It looks small enough that they should easily be able to move it around their yard like a tractor coop. It's one thing to not know better, but very different when someone points out easy modifications they can do now so they will go in the coop, then work on better accommodations later. If they can't care for them, they should rehome them to someone who can. Being that they're in TX I would think the hot harsh summers are going to be hard on them, esp if they're not prepared to give them adequate shade.

I have a 4x4 huddle box in my hoop coop... I have seen 24 full grown chickens cram themselves in there... leaving the other huddle box empty...

as far as summer, they will be able to find shade while they are free... in a coop it depends where it's at.

 

[Suzi18]

It seems ridiculous that instead of fixing the issue w/ the coop they figure they'll just let them run around. It just seems really lazy. It annoys me that they didn't state the coop problems in the 2nd post about letting them fend for themselves. The whole part that ticks me off the most is that they SAW a dog trying to kill them, and SAW a possum scare them, but still did nothing to help them. They don't deserve those chickens, sorry, not sorry.

I agree 100%. That's exactly why I suggested they give them to a responsible person until they get a proper coop.

 

[drumstick diva]

I think they are best suited to raise worms or beetles but NOT chickens.

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

I agree 100%. That's exactly why I suggested they give them to a responsible person until they get a proper coop.

In first thread the pictures show their yard is fenced in. Not a little 4' fence either. So if you think their area is to small and even they don't like it let them free range, in your own yard. I would still move the coop and use it for sleeping and egg laying.

 

[pitbullmomma]

Hay PBM got a vet question... How long does it take a dog to heal from a pulled muscle? My LGD apparently came in last Sunday night on three legs. DW says he was on three legs at 3:00 AM. Both occurrences were after my bedtime. At 4:30 when I woke up he didn't seem to have an issue and not being aware of the others, I let him out. He ran, chased critters and did what LGDs do. But came back on three legs. His left front shoulder was swollen and hot. I've kept him in since. He goes to the bathroom on a leash and comes straight back in. He almost took me out today going after a chip monk. That leg seems strong, but I want to be sure it has time to heal before letting him out to run again. I really need to let him start his patrols again as the bad critters are coming closer and closer to the chickens with all this rain. All thoughts are welcome.

Hi Bob and everybody! Sorry I haven't been on here for a couple of days. I hope your dog is doing better by now (I had to look up LGD, what breed of dog is he?) How old is he? Is his shoulder still swollen and hot? Usually a pulled muscle doesn't present that way (they are just sually lame). Swollen and hot makes me worry about infection...do you have ticks there? Have you noticed any ticks on him? I know that's alot of questions but vetting is alot of detective work!

Rest for an acute injury is always good, and recommended That said do youo have any doggie NSAIDs (such as Rimadyl or Deramaxx) around the house? If not, aspirin is safe for dogs, but I would have to look up a dose based on weight...

 

[pitbullmomma]

PBM, what are the anti-inflammatories that can be given to dogs?

No human ones!!!!!! They are all toxic to the liver/kidneys!!

Except aspirin.

Dog ones: Rimadyl, Deramaxx, and a bunch of other prescription only ones I can't think of right now because I am brain dead. Meloxicam. I know there are more...

 

[pitbullmomma]

Hi Rae.
It's been a weird day.
We lost a BYC member that although I did not get to meet in person I considered a friend. He left us way to suddenly and WAY to early.

Other than trying to wrap my head around his passing I have been doing stuff around the house.

Sorry about your power outage.

That is really sad. I didn't know him, but I am truly sorry for your loss. He sounded like a really great guy.