I am CONSTANTLY asked to look at one web site or another that advertises animal diets and products. Quite honestly, most of the time I find them not worthy of a recommendation for one reason or another. Recently, I was emailed about a site which is specifically dedicated to feline nutrition and diet, not ferret diet. However, since many people feed their ferrets a kibbled or other diet specifically formulated for cats, I thought bringing this single site to your attention might be worthwhile. Remember, although cats and ferrets are different animals and have followed different evolutionary paths, much of what is true about the diet of one is true for the other. I AM NOT RECOMMENDING THE SITE OWNERS OR ANY PRODUCTS OFFERED ON THIS SITE! Understand? I saw the site, noted that they seemed more interested in education than selling their product and looked through their product line. BUT, I have not tested the foods, nor have I looked at depth at their claims (which are many, but at least they offer a bibliography of sorts) so I cannot make a fair statement regarding their products. On the surface (and surface only--I have not tested anything), some of the foods may be a suitable substitute for Bob's Chicken Gravy for those who cannot find the time or the iron stomach to make it. Note I said *MAY*; I plan on investigating this product further. So why bring the site to the attention of the FML? Three reasons; 1) many ferret owners have cats or rely on cat foods for their ferrets, and the site offers what seems to be good alternatives to commercial dry foods, 2) the cat is a obligate carnivore (like the ferret) and many of the dietary aguments for the one works for the other, and 3) because the site may be a source for hard to obtain dietary supplements. The URL is: http://www.felinefuture.com/products/index.html. I am not saying or implying anyone should buy this stuff; I told you, I haven't even tried it myself, so I have no idea of the quality. But it might be valuable to read what they have to say about a feline diet, check out their references, and use that to evaluate what I and some other people have been saying about ferret diets lately. Some of what is said will only apply to cats, that is true. But the basic argument can apply for any obligate carnivore, especially one as close to the cat as ferrets are. I think those interested should read it and learn. If anyone uses the product, I request they inform the FML of the quality and price, as well as any noticable benefits from feeding it to their ferrets. That's the best anyone can do. I want to thank the person who brought this site to my attention. They may have wanted to inform the FML themselves of the site and if I "stole" that pleasure from them, then I sincerely apologize (but look at it this way; if the site turns out to be a boondoggle, then *I* will be taking the heat!). When first asked to look at it, I asked several people I look upon as intelligent and trustworthy (they don't ALWAYS agree with me!) and well versed in the aspects of various dietary issues to look ar the site, and they thought it was at least educational. On that basis alone, the site is worth visiting to read for the information. As always, I encourage you to be skeptical, read the references, and ask hard questions. YOU are the only advocate your ferret has; stand up for them and do what is right. There is an old saying I learned from my photojournalist days: "It is not libel if it is true." Asking hard questions will not harm a product if it is good. Bob C and 16 Mo' Obligate Playivores [Posted in FML issue 3016]