> From: John Rosloot <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 1994 18:02:16 -0500
> On the subject of food, it's been stated that ferrets should be switched to
> maintenance cat food around age 3-5 to reduce their protein intake and the
> accompanying strain on their kidneys.
 
   Okay.  This has me interested.
 
   What kidney strain?
 
   Our vet has told us that as long as the ferrets aren't getting
too fat, the kitten chow is fine for them, regardless of age.
So whats the deal? References please.
 
lenny.
 
[Posted in FML issue 0767]