>From:    Ann Haager <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: cheweasels
>
>I've heard mention of cheweasels on this list.  I'm curious about them.
>We bought something like it once when we had 6 ferts and only one seemed
>to like it, but she never really chewed on it.  Has anyone ever had a
>problem with their ferrets eating it and causing a blockage?  or any
>other problems for that matter?  I see that they can come in different
>flavors (raisin, banana, molasses, etc) is that safe for them?
 
There is really nothing quite like the original Hyperfur Cheweasel.
Marshall makes the flavored substitutes but my ferret doesn't care for
them.  There is little or no chance of a blockage from them.  They are
basically thick gelatin.  Imagine making gelatin with chicken broth
instead of water an only using about 1/4 the amount of liquid normally
used.  When it hits their stomach, the liquids there disolve it.  I've
never heard of them causing a blockage.
 
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Russ & Bonnie
[Posted in FML issue 4968]