| A ferret's digestive system is built to only digest | | | | foods at an early age. Slowly mix, different brands |
| certain types of foods. With a quick turnaround time | | | | together. Try out new combinations of cat food, |
| from eating to litter box, their bodies need to absorb | | | | ferret food, dry and moist food, just as long as you |
| nutrients fairly fast and eating a diet of fat and | | | | stick to the guidelines above. This will make life easier |
| protein does this. On the other side of the coin, | | | | for you in the future. |
| vegetables and grains are out. | | | | If you're providing your ferret with a healthy diet and |
| Ferrets sleep on an average of 15 hours a day, but | | | | exercise, he shouldn't be obese. Even with multiple |
| they do wake up and eat multiple times a day, | | | | naps and feedings a day, a ferrets lightning |
| meaning that there should be fresh food and water | | | | metabolism keeps their weight down. An adult will |
| at their disposal 24/7. | | | | usually eat about a half a cup of food a day. If your |
| And since ferrets are born meat eaters - a high | | | | ferret is still getting fat, have a veterinarian check |
| protein, high fat, guideline must be followed for a | | | | him out. There might be some other underlying |
| healthy physical and mental state. I'm pretty sure | | | | issues. |
| that most of you reading this will not be so into | | | | I'm against giving your ferret snacks, but I don't |
| feeding your ferret live rodents, so I'm going to | | | | practice it. It's hard not too! But don't let your ferret |
| discuss food in the form of the dry pellet type. | | | | get in the habit of begging for tasty foods. If you |
| Nowadays, ferret food is widely available online and in | | | | follow the nutritional advice above, then a ferret will |
| pet stores. If you do not have access to ferret | | | | have more than enough vitamins and calories to |
| food, then a high-quality cat food can substitute. But | | | | sustain a very healthy life. Other than specialized |
| you should look closely at the labels for this proteins | | | | ferret treats, there are too many dangerous foods |
| and fats. A good ratio consists of: | | | | out there for ferrets. Fruits and veggies might seem |
| - 30% Protein | | | | ok, but they're really not. Candy and sodas are also |
| - 20% Fat | | | | bad. I actually do treat my ferret to these foods |
| The protein should come from meat. Chicken, lamb, | | | | once in awhile but most people do it with no control. |
| eggs are good choices. Watch out for vegetable | | | | If your ferret is new, you can use food to help you |
| based proteins, you don't want this because ferrets | | | | gain his trust. Feed him by hand little by little each |
| have a tough time digesting this. Things like corn, | | | | day. Let him hear your voice and pet him more and |
| soy, rice etc. | | | | more until you can carry him. Be patient and it will |
| You don't want to raise a wimpy finicky eater, so | | | | pay off. |
| you should introduce your ferret to new types of | | | | |