Recipe & Seeds Regarding feeding critically ill or post operative ferrets is very difficult yet extremely important. It is critical to get both energy and high quality protein into them, usually in small meals, yet throughout the day. If possible, feed a high-quality, complete and balanced ferret food (all the energy, protein, vitamins and minerals in a single food) Wetting the food or making a gruel may be necessary if the animal is older or for dental problems. If this is not possible, the following is one we have used and recommend and has done well for most ill ferrets. 1 C Totally Ferret (balance & complete food) 1/4 c Hills or Iams Feline Growth Canned cat (taste) 1/2 Tablespoon of Kayo light syrup (taste and energy) 1/2-1 Tablespoon Ferretone or veg oil (taste and energy) Mix well or add enough water (NO MILK) to make gruel if needed. This or any special diet should be fed ONLY when all else fails. We recommend not adding additional special vitamins or minerals because this imbalance, even though small, can cause an ill ferret major problems. Please contact us if you have any question. Have tried to reach you via phone but has been busy. Dr. Tom Willard, Ph.D. Animal Nutritionist Performance Foods, Inc. TOT FERRET [Posted in FML issue 0874]