Dextrose is a sugar. Since sugars are a necessary part of an electrolyte balance, it is not likely you will find one without some form of sugar. It is not a processed sugar, however. I would not hesitate to five my ferret the unflavored Kaolectrolyte. I like the powdered add water version. -- Renee Downs "Eventually we will realize that if we destroy the ecosystem we destroy ourselves." Jonas Salk "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [Posted in FML 6254]