To Jan Lovell and Dr. Williams
Were those numbers for proteins and fats in terms of wet or dry solids?
I would assume the dry powder; however, the milk replacer that I used for
an orphan pup last fall stated that its percentages were in terms of the
wet mixture.  That would change the total percentage of protein in the
mixture since it's by weight..?
Also, my three ferrets are all almost 3 years old.  I have been feedings
them Iams kitten until now.  Should I switch to the regular cat food in
order to cut down on their fat intake?  They are all almost back to their
normal weights after a 20-30% winter gain.  My vet recommends only Science
diet for everything--my dog, cats, and ferrets and nothing else (since
he represents that brand and that is all he sells in his practice) so he
is not much of a help.  Personally, I nor my ferrets can stand the stuff.
 
Amy Cada
 
[Posted in FML issue 0752]