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Ferrets are strict carnivores - "meat eaters". They cannot digest fruit because they lack a cecum and an appendix. Feeding fruit to ferrets might cause stomach blockage that could eventually lead to their death
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, ferrets cannot eat canned fruit or any type of fruit. Ferrets are strict carnivores - "meat eaters". They cannot digest fruit because they lack a cecum and an appendix. Feeding fruit to ferrets might cause stomach blockage that could eventually lead to their death
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∙ 8y agoNone. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning they can only eat meat and meat based foods. Their body isn't designed to digest any other form of food such as fruit,vegetables, grains or dairy and feeding these to your ferret can lead to serious illness.
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Should you feed your ferrets fruit?
Ferrets will probably not eat fruit because they are carnivores. So i would recommend NO!
Will it hurt if ferrets eat orange peel?
Ferrets are carnivorous animals and shouldn't eat fruit or vegetables.
Is fruits good for ferrets to eat?
No. Ferrets are strictly carnivorous(meat eaters), and not equipped to eat fruit in any serious amount.
Will eating canned corn make you fat?
If you eat canned corn all your life then yes, but if you eat a well balanced nutritional diet then no. But corn on the cob is better for you than canned corn. Any choice you get eat fresh fruit or vegetables over canned or packaged fruit or vegetables.
Is it safe to eat canned fruit that was in the cart right beside touching canned fruit?
no because the camera will see you and you will go to jail for stealing food from the store.
Is canned fruit taxable in Florida?
Yes canned fruit is taxable in Florida
Can you eat cran-fruit relishes after the experation date?
it depends on if its canned or not. if its canned usually you can. if its bottled or in a bag its good for 2-3 after the experation date.
Can ferrets eat pineapples?
No way sorry but they have a diet of meat and a small amount of dry food no fruit ever!
Can ferrets eat rabbit food?
No. Rabits are herbivores meaning they eat only fruit and vegetables. Ferrets are the complete opposite. They are carnivores and should only be fed meat or meat based products. Feeding them foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains or dairy products can cause digestive upsets or in severe cases intestinal blockages which may require surgical treatment.
Can ferrets eat licorice?
Ferrets cannot eat licorice
Why do ferrets not eat fruit?
Ferrets are carnivores (meat eaters) and lack a cecum or appendix to properly digest vegetables, fruits or grains. Fruits can cause stomach blockage in ferrets which without surgical intervention will cause a very painful death.
Is canned fruit healthier the fresh fruit?
No
