Robert & Lynda Re your ferret with problems of eating and the fact that you want to be sure it gets a good source of protein and energy. We have fed the following diet to chronically ill ferrets with positive results. 1 cup Totally Ferret ferret food 1/4 cup Hills Science Diet Feline Growth or comparable quality canned cat food 1 Tablespoon Karo light syrup 1/2 Tablespoon Ferretone Mix the above in a blender if the ferret is unable to eat large pieces. Otherwise, blend by hand and feed several times a day or free choice. Keep unused portions refrigerated. Continue feeding as long or until solid food can be given. Good luck and please let us know how you are getting along! Dr. Tom Willard, Ph.D. Animal Nutritionist Performance Foods, Inc [Posted in FML issue 0862]