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Definitely not. While some cat foods are suitable for ferrets, this one is not. (Actually, it shouldn't be fed to cats either)
Both ferrets and cats are obligate carnivores and derive all necessary nutrition from meat. When choosing a food, look for one that has at least 35% protein, 20% fat, and less than 3% fiber. At least 4 of the first six ingredients should be meat.
Here are the ingredients for 9lives Daily Essentials:
Whole ground corn, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, soybean meal, whole wheat, meat & bone meal, animal fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), salmon, chicken, beef, animal digest, salt, phosphoric acid, choline chloride, titanium dioxide, potassium chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement), taurine, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, potassium sorbate (used as a preservative), BHA (used as a preservative), blue 1, rosemary extract.
Out of the first 6 ingredients (italisized), only two of them are derived from animals. Meat and bone meal isn't really a good quality source of protein. Poultry by-products include things like bones, organs, and eggs. Also not the best source for meat protein, especially since it's unspecified (ie: chicken by-product meal would be better).
It also has a lot of artificial colors and added sodium.
Not good for ferrets or cats
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What happens if ferret eat cat food?
A ferret can eat cat food, but not as a main source. They should be eating food made especially for ferrets only. A high quality kitten food can be a second source of food for ferrets.
Can a ferret be fed dog or cat food?
Ferrets should be fed ferret food. Ferrets can eat a high quality kitten food but is has to be high in protein content. Dog food does not meet a ferret's nutritional needs. None of the above ferrets can not eat dog food or treats same with cat food and treats this can cause a stomach blockage for your ferret
Can a ferret eat lettuce if you run out of ferret food?
No. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning that they can only eat meat or meat based foods. Their body is unable to digest fruit, vegetables, dairy or grains and feeding these to the ferret can cause it to become unwell. If you run out of ferret food maybe try giving the ferret some raw meat or an egg.
Can ferrets eat dry dog food?
NO Your ferret will die it's DOG FOOD not ferret food
Is it ok fir a feerets to eat cat food?
If they eat some cat food while they're out exploring, they'll be okay. But you shouldn't feed it to them regularly. Cats and ferrets have different protein and fat needs, so while it's basically the same stuff, the proportions are different. If I remember correctly, ferret food is the higher-fat stuff, so you would have more of a problem getting your cat to stop eating ferret food. All carnivores love fat.
Can ferrets eat table food?
Yes, as both cats and ferrets are carnivores it is likely that a ferret would be able to get some benefit from cat food. However, that does not guarantee that cat food has all the nutrients ferrets need. A ferret-specific food might be a better choice; or if that is prohibitively expensive, look for an "all-natural" cat food that may have more of the original nutrients from the meat products.
What does Bombay eat?
It eats regular cat food or the Bombay will catch its own food if it lives in the wild or in a home.
What does a twelve week old ferret eat?
A twelve week old ferret should be eating a good quality dry ferret food (or moisten food if unaccustomed to dry food). see related question for more information on ferret food
What can ferrts eat?
As a Ferret onwer i would say Totaly Ferret is the best but when you live in a small town walmart dont carry it so top line cat food is ok no Cheap Food it will and has killed mant Ferrets and if you have young ferrets kitten food can be used but it cant be cheap...
How much food dose a wild ferret eat?
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What type of cat food is good for a ferret?
Is cat food right for ferrets? Do you feed dog food to your cat? Of course not!Most cat foods are unsuitable for ferrets, because of their low protein content and high fiber. Most cat foods contain corn, which can lead to blockage in ferrets.Do not feed your ferret any kind of cat or dog food, they will suffer from improper nutrition and will become ill and could possibly cause death.If you are unable to obtain ferret food, you can temporarily give them a high quality kitten food, like Iams or Science diet, just ask your veterinarian first before you give it to them. Evo brand cat or kitten food is the same ingredients as Evo for ferrets.If you have to give cat food, go for high quality kitten kibble. The cat food should contain a minimum of 32% meat based protein and 18% fat and a maximum 3% fiber. The higher the protein and fat percentage is better, with low carbohydrate and fiber content. Learn to read and interpret the pet food labels.From another contributor:You can feed your ferret cat food as an occasional treat - kitten food is best, and they really like it. However, cat food should not form the main part of a ferret's diet as ferrets need a diet made up of >38% fat and protein. Cats need less, so most cat food is around 36% fat and protein - a ferret fed entirely on cat food will develop health problems due to nutritional deficiencies in its diet.The best thing to feed your ferret is proper ferret kibble, which is formulated to meet their needs and contains the fur and feathers that would be found in a wild ferret's (polecat's) diet, with small amounts of other food such as meat, egg and the very occasional treat such as a single sultana. Do not feed your ferret any other vegetable matter - they are obligate carnivores, meaning they have evolved to survive on meat alone, and vegetable matter can cause fatal intestinal blockage. Milk and dairy products should also be avoided - almost all adult ferrets, like adult cats, are lactose intolerant.Dry cat food, only in a pinch , for a day or tworefer to the link below "What is the best food for a ferret".No, most dog and cat canned food is mostly vegetable proteins. You know those chunks that look like meat ...well its the vegetable protein, they use that because it stays the same color/shape and texture, giving the owner a false impression.Ferrets need high quality ferret food like Dr's. Foster & Smith Original Ferret food.______________________________________________________Both cats and ferrets are obligate carnivores so some cat food are ferret suitable. Any food given to ferrets needs to have at least 35% protein, 20% fat, and have less than 3% fiber. At least 4 of the first 6 ingredients should be meat.Good cat foods are: EVO, Wellness Core, Orijen, Go! Fit and Free, Natures Variety Instinct, and Blue Wilderness. Most of these (if not all) are grain free and very high in meat protein.Dog food should not be fed because it does not contain taurine, a necessary nutrient for ferrets and cats.
Do frogs eat cat food?
Typically frogs cannot swallow cat food because they are to small. Toads however are large enough to eat cat food but most toads won't want to eat cat food
