I called up Kaytee today (1-800-KAYTEE-1) to get an analysis of the Exact
Rainbow for Ferrets (their new food) sent over to me.  (BTW, they will mail
you a free sample, too, if you call and ask.  My experience of their "free
samples" ... from when I've called to get a sample of their rabbit food for
my bunny ... is that they will send you a whole, entire three pound bag for
free!)
 
Okay, so here is the analysis of the food, from their packaging.  (I'm
typing this from a not-very-good fax of the packaging, so I'm putting in
the word "something" where I can't read the real word ...):
 
Guaranteed Analysis:
 
Crude protein (min) - 32.0%
Crude fat (min) - 20.0%
Crude fiber (max) - 3.0%
Moisture (max) - 12.0%
 
Ingredients:
 
Poultry by-product meal, poultry meal, ground corn, brewers rice, poultry
fat, egg product, soy oil, beet pulp, dehulled soybean meal, corn gluten
meal, ground wheat, fish meal, brewers dried yeast, wheat germ meal, corn
sugar, salt, potassium chloride, l-lysine, dl-methionine, mixed tocopherols
(a preservative), proclanic acid (a preservative), taurine, Vitamin A
supplement, choline chloride, yucca-schidigera extract, dicalcium
phosphate, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin B12 supplement, Riboflavin
supplement, zinc oxide, ferrous carbonate, mangonous oxide, mena(something)
sodium bi(something) complex (source of vitamin - something - activity),
niacin, calcium pantothenate, copper oxide, thaimine mononitrate,
py(something) hydrochloride, cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3), cobalt
carbonate, folic acid, calcium iodate, biotin, sodium setenite, artifical
color, natural flavors.
 
The packaging also notes that:
 
"Kaytee Exact Rainbow for Ferrets is a revolutionary product designed
specifically for your pet ferret.  Ferrets need high quality, easily
digestible protein because they have short transit times through the
digestive system.  Kaytee Exact Rainbow is extruded, a special process
designed to increase digestibility and palatability through cooking and
pasteurization.  It's loaded with the proteins and fats ferrets need and
love.
 
'Kaytee Exact Rainbow contains all the nutrients ferrets need for healthy
skin and fur, proper growth and a healthy playful temperament.
Additionally, Exact Rainbow for Ferrets includes yucca extract which helps
reduce ferret stool odor".
 
- Ela
[Posted in FML issue 2555]