One thing I've found that helps greatly with nutrient absorption with ferrets who have intestinal problems is to supplement liquid B-Vitamins. I mix anywhere from 4-8 drops in with an individual ferret's soup 3 times a day, depending on the severity of the intestinal problem. This is the one that I use most often: <http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Vitamin-Complex-Sublingual/dp/B001G7QPC8/> Jeff Caring for Boomer, Zoomer, Gemini, Bella, Pinky, Simba, & Nala In memory of Luna, Neo, Sweet Sylvie, Baby Girl, Dozer, Morphy, Trinity, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Pop, Pip, Possum, Hunny, Mr. Parker, Misty, Frodo, Baggins [Posted in FML 8030]