| Ferrets are known to bear more than one similarity | | | | leftovers typically prove to be a tasty treat for your |
| with cats, of which the most prominent one is the | | | | fluffy little kids! You can also offer them oil-free |
| feeding habit. Similar to cats, ferrets are also strict | | | | ferret fish, fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereal from |
| carnivores; they lack the aptitude to derive | | | | time to time. Ferrets do not eat a lot, especially |
| nourishment from plant matter. Although they prefer | | | | during the summer season. Since they have a high |
| a varied and changeable diet in captivity, they are | | | | metabolism, they are likely to eat several times a day |
| supposed to be fed primarily meat. Ferrets cannot | | | | (usually every 3-4 hours). Remember to keep a |
| digest carbohydrates or roughage well. Thereby, | | | | water container filled up in the cage always. You can |
| researchers have concluded that feeding your ferret | | | | get some gravity driven hanging water bottles from |
| cat food is the best option. | | | | the pet stores for your ferrets. |
| Available at any of the local pet supply stores, if you | | | | If you notice that your ferret is putting on weight at |
| are looking forward to feeding your ferret cat food, | | | | a rapid pace, it is important for you to check it out |
| then that may prove to be a bit expensive. But in | | | | with a vet immediately. Take your pet for medical |
| terms of nutrition, cat food for ferrets provide the | | | | check-up, chalk out a proper ferret diet and make it |
| exact amount of nourishment the tiny creature | | | | sure that the little tiny creature maintains a good |
| needs. The vet nutritionists have confirmed that a | | | | weight. Typical ferret diet should comprise of high |
| good quality cat food is almost the same as ferret | | | | meat-protein, fat, low carbohydrate and fiber. A strict |
| food. Dry cat food or canned ones; both can be fed. | | | | dry food diet is the best approach to ensure the |
| You can also feed your ferret with dog food; but of | | | | good health of your ferrets. Add to this the fact that |
| course occasionally. | | | | dry foods last long and as such you need not worry |
| Your ferret can also be fed with the leftovers of | | | | about spoilage. With a perfect diet for your ferrets |
| fully cooked meat from time to time. These | | | | you will find your tiny pet at its best health. |