Is a ferret a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?

Answer 1

Ferrets are carnivores. They should be fed a diet of raw meat, eggs and special dried food available from pet stores. Chose the ferret food with the highest meat content. (Cat food or dog food should not be used as they contain too much plant matter and not enough meat)

Ferrets are unable to digest fruit and vegetables and eating these may cause stomach problems and intestinal blockages. Dairy products are also known to cause stomach upsets in ferrets.

Answer 2

They are obligate carnivores which means they get all necessary nutrition from meat. They do not have a cecum to digest fruits, vegetables, grains, milk products, and sugars.

Answer 3

Ferrets are obligate carnivores which means they gain all necessary nutrients from meat. They do not have a cecum to digest fruits, vegetables, grains, milk products, and sugars.

Answer 4

Ferrets are carnivores and should only be fed meat or meat based products

Answer 5

Neither, fennec foxes are omnivores and eat both plants and animals.