Kari, if you will send an address to me, I will send you the comparison our group hands out. Although I don't have it in front of me at the moment, I believe it quotes the Center for Disease Control Statistics. Marcy mentioned the "soup" that Fitch likes. It's good for any ferret that needs a soft diet. Magellan has suffered from an unknown stomach problem (maybe reflux esophogitis) and is now responding to Zantac twice daily and his soup mix. He has put on 300 grams in 6 weeks and is now back to his normal 1600 grams. My vet was astounded how well he was doing compared to 6 weeks ago! I will e-mail the recipe to anyone who would like it. -Carla Almaraz Oregon Ferret Association Portland, Oregon *This post is in memory of Gunther, who passed away March 3rd from heart disease. He was the best kisser of all my ferrets!* [Posted in FML issue 1147]