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Date: | Mon, 27 Mar 1995 09:03:47 -0500 |
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Here's a question I have never seen discussed on the list, but
popped into my little brain yesterday. I was looking at the ingredients of
the 8-in-1 ferret food yesterday, and noticed it has a 7% ash content, and
a .1% magnesium content. I then checked the Iams kitten food, and found it
has equivalent values. In an adult cat food, this would be considered
absurdly high, and could possibly present a risk of urinary tract infection
or stones. Can ferrets really take such high amounts? Or is it something
that just comes along with the high protein content?
I also noticed that the 8-in-1 has a 15% fat content, as opposed to
22% in kitten food. I would think this would be good for adult ferrets,
since the fat content would be easier on an aging liver. Or dot hey need
more fat?
Finally - any comments on the amount of sugar that was noted by
another reader? I have to admit that one escaped me. I did get a 2 lb.
bag of the 8-in-1 food to see if Slinky would like it. I gave him a piece
on its own - he took it right away - and then mixed some in his bowl.
Also - a comment to Melanie about whether it is right to get a
ferret despite your insane schedule - have you thought about getting 2?
That way, when you weren't around, they would have each other to play with.
Also, I think it would be important to take a fair amount of time with
them at first - at least to bond with them and train them properly - before
they can be left unattended for a long time. I don;t think I would get
just one with no other pet in the house - the poor thing might be terribly
bored some of the time. As much as everyone on the list loves ferrets, I
think we would all admit they are certainly more demanding of time
committments than most pets. Hope that helps.
Thanks for responses on the food issue -
Mason, Slinky, and Leila (the cat - "Raisin juice? Its coated with raisin
juice? Oh the indignity - he's a carnivore for christ sake...").
[Posted in FML issue 1147]
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