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In regards to keeping the bowl full so the furries can eat anytime, I
have been told (and read) that they are to be fed twice a day, and not
to leave their bowls down all the time. But, for all I know, keeping the
food available at all times is the right thing to do.
We have a ferret, Aussie, who is over weight. It was so sad when we put
her on diet food, (For "less active" with 25% less fat.) because Aussie
would do anything not to eat her diet food. We even tried to mix it in
and she picked it out!! She is a happy, lazy little gal and I just
couldn't stand to do it to her anymore. I am concerned that putting
ferrets on diet food might not give them all the nutrients they need.
So, I would have to say unless your ferret is really over weight and in
medical danger, just try to keep their food out of reach except for twice
or three times a day. I think our Aussie eats a lot when she is locked
up and bored. (We only let them out when we are home) With no food
availaable to relieve her boredom, she won't over eat. Right?
[Posted in FML issue 0726]
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