While I agree that ferrets are obligate carnivores and SHOULD eat meat-based treats, try telling that to the ferrets! All of my ferrets (including the ONE meat-eating one) get a variety of treats and all (except my MF) have been healthy and disease-free. MODERATION IS THE KEY!! Amy, Dave & Sarah (and their gaggle of giggling ferrets) RIP Ian an Elektra [Posted in FML issue 2387]