I am in vet school and am doing a paper on Ferret Nutrition for my animal health and management class. I am hoping that the ferret community can help me with my research. In return, I will post it once it has been graded (now there is an incentive to get an "A")! Please do not send me information that falls in the following categories as I have already started my research and the paper is only 4000 words! * FML or FHL archives * Ferret books (Ferrets for Dummies, James Fox, Dr. Purcell, Lewington, Quesenberry & Hillyer) * Bob C s Diet 101 * published alternative diets such as Bob's Chicken Gravy or Duck Soup * individual variations to these published alternative diets * major ferret food websites (Totally Ferret, Marshalls, Zupreem, etc.) * individual ferret preferences * personal opinions on manufactured ferret foods or companies Please do send me information on: * BARF diets * specialized diets/requirements for pregnant jills & kits * regional differences - European and Australian diets * other types of alternative diets * scientific journal articles * health implications of poor diets * AND/OR if you are a ferret knowledgeable vet who has some helpful information (or some encouraging words....only 3.5 years to go!) I may not be able to thank you individually at this time (vet school keeps you pretty busy) but please know that I sincerely thank you for your assistance. All information I receive will be accurately referenced. PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO: [log in to unmask] Thank you! Shelby Kimura "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt [Posted in FML issue 3857]