>From:    Carolina Arismendi <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Natural Sugar (Noni juice) and Soup recipe suggestions???
>
>I've read a lot about how sugar is bad for our little ferrets which is
>why I don't offer any treats with sugar to mine.  However, I was just
>recently introduced to this new product called Tahitian Noni juice...
>
> Anyway, since it's all natural I was wondering if those natural sugars
>are harmful to ferrets, especially in such a small dosage?  I would hate
>to give him something to try and help him and end up hurting him in the
>long run.  I would appreciate any suggestions and also any comments from
>anyone that has heard anything about Noni juice and ferrets.
 
Hi Carolina
 
I have been giving my older ferrets Noni Juice for about 5 weeks now.
They get .5mls twice a day and seem to thrive on it.  So far, I haven't
noticed any problems with the natural sugars (touch wood!).
 
WeEz
[Posted in FML issue 3627]