In relation to forced feeding, remember what multiple vets have written:
IT IS BEST AVOIDED EXCEPT WHEN THERE IS NO CHOICE.
 
Go with finger feeding instead, or providing food with a in-front-of-
face drip method with things like the "Dr. Clown Spoon Dropper" with
the accordion pleat top which provides excellent control so there will
not be a "spulsh".
 
When too much food is released too suddenly the risk of aspiration
pneumonia is too high.  That happens from food being accidently inhaled,
and it is a very dangerous illness for a ferret to cope with, and, yes,
it can be fatal.
 
Sometimes there is no choice, and then people should ask to have a vet
tech or a vet teach them the proper technique hands on.  When forced
feeding goes wrong it can be a death sentence.
 
The items you describe don't sound like they allow a really gradual
introduction of food.
 
Also, since they are not made for food to start with how will you be
able to get them clean enough to even try?  Have to consider those
questions, too.
 
-- Sukie (not a vet)
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[Posted in FML issue 5125]