Hi, Today, my ferrets' vet informed me that the use of peas as a binder in ferret foods, can lead to bladder stones if fed long term. He said that a grain-filled food is preferable to a grain-free one, unless its held together with potato. Apparently, potatoes are safer than peas, for some reason. I was given a sample of Hills Science Diet m/d, Purina DM, and Pretty Pets natural Gold. None contain peas, but the first two do contain grains. They're all supposed to be low-carb. All of my ferrets' foods use peas as a binder. They eat Wellness CORE, and ZuPreem Grain Free. We just ran out of EVO Ferret, but that also contains peas. Since peas are bad now, what should I feed my fuzzies? I want them to be healthy, but I don't want them eating foods which are high in grains and carbs. Randie [Posted in FML 7655]