I'm sure everyone realizes this, but ferrets don't NEED treats. They may think they do, but they don't. The only reason we give them treats is because it makes US feel good. If your ferret doesn't seem to like anything but their kibble, don't stress out over it. If you must give them something, try Ferretone, Nutrical, bits of cooked chicken. If they like Cheweasels or Foamy Fries, go for it. But don't bother with fruit or veggies. I have one ferret who will eat just about anything... Cocoa Puffs (don't bother warning me about the dangers of chocolate - there's not enough chocolate in a single Cocoa Puff to kill an ant), tortilla chips, muffins, cheese, fruity-flavored parrot pellets (he scavenges these, I don't give them to him), bread, chicken, pizza, and oh yeah, he'll chew on but not bother to actually eat a dead mouse. But I haven't given him anything in recent memory except Nutrical or hairball goo on nail-clipping days, and some Ferretone in a dish (shared by everyone including the cat). I used to give raisins, sparingly, but it's been a few years since I've done that. Cheweasels are about the only thing I would bother with now, alongside the Nutrical or hairball goo, and Ferretone. Karen [log in to unmask] =================================================== Here the whole world (stars, water, air, And field, and forest, as they were Reflected in a single mind) Like cast off clothes was left behind In ashes, yet with hopes that she, Re-born from holy poverty, In lenten lands, hereafter may Resume them on her Easter Day. -- epitaph of Joy Gresham, wife of C.S. Lewis =================================================== If you love ferrets, check out: http://www.ferretwise.org =================================================== [Posted in FML issue 3601]