>I am quite sure that there must be some thing totally wrong with ferrets
>in the USA as none of my ferrets over the past 30 have had any problems
>with fur ball or the need for the use of ferret laxatives.
 
The answer is simple (and if you check the FML archives, you should find
it in there) - if you are feeding a whole prey diet, lax isn't needed
because the fur, bones, etc. scours the intestines to keep them clean.
 
Kibble does not provide that action, being a paste, so it is necessary to
give lax to prevent hair balls.
 
Hope that helps!
 
Mary
 
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