Yes, it is true that ferret food on the shevles may not be the best possible food, but it is still good enough for them to survive on healthy. The food is made for the ferret, and it has the correct nutrition for them to be able to function like a normal ferrret would. I've talked to many vets, and they would agree with me that ferret food on the shelves is fine for them. My dog is a carnivore, but I don't good out and feed him pinkies and other things like that. I think you all will be just fine feeding them their normal diet, with a few treats here and there. [PG] [Posted in FML issue 3942]