I'm sorry if this topic has been recently covered, but I am new to the FML and haven't seen this brought up in the few days that I've been a member. I would like to solicit any and all recommendations and/or opinions regarding what foods (types/brands) should or should not be given to ferrets. I have two ferrets, Rocky (male, 7 mos) and Nikki (female, 3 mos). I originally had them on a mix of Pet City Ferret Food and Nutro's Natural Choice Kitten Food. Unfortunately, the little weasles all but totally refuse to eat the ferret food. They much prefer the kitten food. My questions are: 1. What are you opinions regarding these brands of foods? 2. Since they basically refuse the ferret food, is it recommended that I only give them the kitten food (which they seem to like fairly well)? 3. What are your recommendations for ferret food and/or treats? I have spoken to many people, but most don't seem to agree. I have heard a lot about Iam's, Totally Ferret (have never seen this locally here in Denver) and Science Diet. If you recommend a certain brand, please give the exact name as there appears to be many different varieties within a particular brand. As far as treats go...What is definately not recommended for ferrets? What is particularly good for them as a treat? 4. How much Ferretone (Linatone) should be given to our little ones? Currently, they receive about one pump (approx 1/2 oz or less) from the bottle approximately every other day. I have been told everything from "a few pumps a day" to the extreme of "don't give it to them, period.". I'd like more opinions on this, and would also like to know what the dangers are of giving too much ferretone. I think that's about it. Thanks in advance for any information that any of you can give me. It will be appreciated. Tim Kesterson [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 1051]