>From: Kat Angel <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: surgery question > >When I rec'd my ferret, Laedy, I noticed on her registration that she >has had anal succulectomy. Is this normal? Why was it done when she >was only 6 weeks old? > >Also, what kind of cat food is good for her to eat? She is currently >on Nature's Gold Ferret Food. I can no longer find this brand that she >loves so much.... I think the surgery was to remove her anal glands. Marshall Farms does this prior to shipping their ferrets to the pet stores, and it is done at a very young age. They also spay or neuter the kits prior to shipping them. Is the food you're feeding Natural Gold? If so, I am a distributor for it. You can email me for information on the food or visit http://www.fuzies.com/natural_gold_ferret_food1.htm I believe it's the best food on the market today. It's high in protein and low in carbs. I mix it with a couple of other brands of food that aren't quite as expensive. Most agree that a mix of foods is best in the event that a food becomes unavailable. I mix the Natural Gold with Path Valley Farm Ferret Food. Premium Edge Kitten is exactly the same and a lot cheaper. I get it at a feed store for $5.50 for a four pound bag. I also use Mazuri ferret food in my mix. This way they get a variety of foods. Connie To order Natural Gold Ferret food, visit http://www.fuzies.com/natural_gold_ferret_food1.htm [Posted in FML issue 4400]