Hi, About the catfood...ferrets have wierd tastes, though what they like is often not good for them. I have a kid here who will steal cucumbers, another who loves corn, another who loves wheat bread, and so I have to watch these kids to be sure they are not out when I am having these things for dinner ;-) These things are not good for them and since *I* am the boss around here I decide what is best for them. The only treats they get are Ferretone, Hairball medicine, meat babyfoods and such...all very digestible and with no questionable ingredients. I am so glad to know you are concerned about this. (Most people wouldn't give it a second thought and would let the ferret have all it wanted.) I would definitely keep the fancy feast out of their reach. As for the possibility of a deficiency of some sort, **you are already giving them the best food available** I believe strongly in Totally Ferret and feed it here at the shelter. It has saved lives where other *good* foods failed. It is nutritionally balanced and complete, I wouldn't worry if your kids are on this food. Your little one probably just has some wierd taste for the fancy feast, I wouldn't worry, but it certainly is not good for him/her. Kisses to the fuzzies. Email me directly (at [log in to unmask]) if you have any further questions, or send a SASE (55 cents postage) to Ferrets First Rescue & Shelter 3801 Zion Hill Loop, Weatherford, TX 76088 and I will send some nutrtional info on ferrets you may like to read. Trish [Posted in FML issue 1744]