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Ferrets are lactose intolerant and cannot digest any dairy products.
Dairy products such as milk can cause loose stools or diarrhea in ferrets.
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we have five ferrets and have done quite a bit of research over the years, and i read on a few occasions that ferrets are lactose intolerant and therefore it is not good to give them milk as it can give them diarrhea. we also learned this as we gave one a small amount of milk and he had diarrhea. poor little thing.
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∙ 8y agoFerrets are lactose intolerant and should not be given dairy products. If a ferret eats or drinks enough dairy it can lead to stomach upsets such as bloating, vomiting and diahrreah.
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∙ 8y agoNo. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning the should only have meat and meat based foods. Ferrets are lactose intolerant and it can cause them to have stomach upsets
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∙ 15y agoFerrets are lactose intolerant. Dairy products such as milk can cause loose stools or diarrhea in ferrets
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What milk can baby ferrets drink?
Milk from the mother ferret.
Is it okay to give ferrets Root beer?
Do not give your ferret Root beer or any other sweetened drinks or foods, it could cause an illness called insulinoma (a tumor in the pancreas that produces too much insulin). Ferrets need to have plenty of water available at all times.
Can ferrets have cow milk?
No. Ferrets are lactose intolerant and dairy products can cause digestive upsets such as bloating, constipation or diahrreah .
Are ferrets born live?
Yes, ferrets are mammals that give live births
Is it okay to feed a ferret chocolate?
Chocolate is toxic to ferrets, cats, and dogs. It can kill them
Is it okay to eat bad milk?
Yes, it is okay. But not good.
What can you give a baby ferret to drink if its mother cannot give it milk?
If possible try to find someone with a nursing ferret that can be a foster-mother. Alternatively you need to emulate the ferret mothers milk that consists of 23.5% solids, which 25.5% protein, 34% fat and 16.2% carbohydrates - you might be able to use cat or dog milk substitute. According to the book "Complete guide to ferrets" by James McKay - he wrote that he raised ferrets from two weeks old on a mixture of evaporated milk and water (1:2), mixed with the yolk of an egg.
Can ferrets eat whip cream?
If your ferret has stolen and eaten a small amount of whipped cream, don't worry as it won't harm her/him. However, do not give your ferret any type of cream or cow's milk product (ie; milk, cheese) as ferrets are lactose intolerant. Consumption of these could cause health problems.
Can ferrets take orbifloxacin?
If you veterinarian prescribed it, but if your asking here, do not give ferrets any medication was not proscribed for them.
Can you give ferrets fresh pineapple?
No. They are obligate carnivores and can only digest meat. Feeding fruits, vegetables, grains, sugars, and milk is bad for their health and can lead to disease later in life.
Is it okay if cats have strawberry milk?
i wouldn't give your cat strawberry milk, i don't think it would do much damage to there insides though he/she may end up with diarrhoea from the strawberries in it. Maybe give him/her some normal cows milk or special cat milk but if you do give him/her cows milk, be sure him/her likes it & doesn't give him/her indigestion or any other problems:) ! Ayeee. Strawberry Milkshake is nom.
What do ferrets eat at 3 weeks?
Baby ferrets called kits need to eat a moisten dry food (consistency of oatmeal) or moist food in addition to their mother's milk.
