To Bob C. 1. Is it the ability to let the ferret eat whenever he wants with kibble left out, or the kibble itself, even if feeding is restricted? 2. What are you supposed to do if your ferret won't eat anything but kibble, and he's already thin? 3. Why haven't cats had more diseases and a shortened life span from AL diet? (Or have they?) Though I didn't do it, I know some people who leave kibble out for cats at all times. 4. If ferrets were healthier years ago eating bad food, could the change be related to the increase in popularity fueling the factory-like farm production of ferrets? Mass production of our food animals has certainly had bad effects for humans. I am not challenging you, just curious. Thanks, Shron [Posted in FML issue 3985]