Hi FMLer's,
 
My vet (very ferret knowledgable) asked what I fed my ferrets, I told him a
mixture of Totally Ferret, Iams Kitten Food, Pro Plan and of course treats
of various nature.  He then shared his personal observation of the numerous
ferrets he treats.
 
He has found that the ferrets that have a diet of a ferret food called
Kaytee (sp?) gives the ferret a very soft, shinny, healthy coat and a very
healthy weight.  He also stated he has no personal interest in the Kaytee
Company.  I mentioned that I thought Totally Ferret was the most complete
food anyone could purchase for their fert.  He said that is what we humans
have decided was the best food for our ferts.  He said to his knowledge no
one has ever done a study on how digestable these foods really are to the
ferts since their little digestive track is so fast.  He did not really want
to debate the food issue, his point to me was that in the ferrets he treats
the ones that eat Kaytee are healthier.  I found that was a very interesting
observation and I wonder what the more experienced ferret owners think of
this observation.  To anyones knowledge has there ever been a study on how
digestable these foods really are?  What does everyone think?
 
Jill Owned by
Rupert, Fiona & EB
[Posted in FML issue 1918]