Hi, everyone. I must say that I am very confused and seeking advice from all you long term fert owners. While reading my copy of FERRETS U.S.A. 1997 annual issue there is an article intitled "FERRET FOOD FOR THOUGHT" by William Sadler Ph.D. pages 40-44. Dr. Sadler directs research efforts at Purina Mills and serves as Director of Zooloical Mazuri Diets. On page 42 is a note box "FOODS TO AVOID" Dr. Sadler writes, "while an occasional snack won't hurt, avoid: dairy products, chocolate, sugary foods, salty foods, bones, foods with high levels of vegetable protein (like soy flour and wheat gluten), foods with "collective" ingredients (like animal or plant protein products), and (the last of the list) vegetables or fruits like bananas, raisins, apples or other high-fiber foods that ferrets cannot digest." I know chocolate becomes toxic and bones are without question, especially chicken, and I understand about the dairy, because it can cause diarrhea. However, I have read on the FML and talking to others owned by ferrets on the Ferret Chat that raisins are the biggie of snacks when it comes to ferrets and used for training. I also know that a lot of you feed bananas to your ferts. So my confusion is, should I give my two fuzzies raisins? As with all of you, I'm sure, I don't want to do anything that will hurt or make my fuzziebutts sick. What really worries me is that the food I give my ferrets is 8-1 Ultra-blend Ferret Food with raisin juice added. If they can't digest raisins are they properly digesting their food? Thanks for your input in advance. Sandy Fizzgig (But, mommy I love my raisins!) Benny 'Da Weasle' Gambini, (Whada ya mean raisins are bad? Fool with me Doc, and ya'll never see a sock again!) [Posted in FML issue 1862]