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Date: | Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:25:18 -0600 |
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>I have never seen any discussion about ferrets eating lettuce on
>the FML. I would think greens are good for ferrets as long as it
>is consumed in moderation.
Sir, you have been misinformed re: veggies for ferrets.
Ferrets are strict carnivores - they do not have a Cecum, a small
pocket next to the intestine that breaks down fiber. Ferrets cannot
digest grains, fruits or vegetables.
The only recommendation for feeding a veggie, is to feed them pure
canned pumpkin or squash occasionally to help pass out fur balls, or if
they have ingested something they shouldn't have, a regimen of lax and
pumpkin every few hours can help pass the object (i.e., they chewed up
some fabric or rubber).
Dooks,
Musky Dusty
[Posted in FML 7250]
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