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It depends on the particular brand of food but high quality ferret foods contain a high percentage of animal protein (meat), fats, vitamins and minerals as well as a small percentage of grains. They higher the meat content and lower the grain content the better.
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∙ 14y agoFerrets are strict carnivores and their main diet should be meat based, ferret food is made to meet the ferrets dietary requirements. Some of the cheaper ferret food has grain, vegetables and fruits which ferrets are unable to digest and passes through as waste.
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What can be done if a ferret is is fed dog food?
As long as the ferret ate a little, it will be okay. A ferret fed dog food continually will die. Ferrets need to be fed ferret food only.
Can ferrets eat dry dog food?
NO Your ferret will die it's DOG FOOD not ferret food
Will meow mix harm a ferret?
Meow Mix for cats is not an appropriate diet for a ferret. Feed your ferret a high quality ferret food or if not available, a high quality kitten food (not cat food) such as Iams or Eukanuba kitten food. DUH! ITS CALLED MEOW MIX NOT FERRET MIX! :)
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 does it mean when a ferret does not like treats?
Because the ferret does not recognize it as food. Ferrets are known to be picky eaters, because they imprint on their food at a young age. This means that when a new food or treat is introduced the ferret actually has no idea that it is food. Try mixing it with their food or rubbing a small amount on the ferret's gums.
How does a ferret get food?
A ferret in the wild is a carnivore it eats only meat it gets it’s food from other animals after hunting it
How does a ferret find food in the wild?
A domestic ferret does not have instincts to find food in the wild, they would starve to death. There are two other ferrets - European polecat ferret and black footed ferret. rephrase your question if your asking about one of them
Is it okay to feed ferret food to your cat?
Depends on the type of ferret food as all have different ingredients. as long as the food meets your cat's nutritional needs.
What happens if your ferret started eating your dogs food and won't eat his own food Should you give him dog food?
Ferrets can not live on dog food, it does not have the right nutrients. Continued feeding could cause your ferret to die. You will have to put the dogs food in another area away from 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.
Will change in ferret food hurt a ferret?
No, as long as it is good quality ferret food, but it must be done gradually by mixing gradually a little of the new food with the existing food. Be sure to do any switch in food slowly over a minimum two week period to lessen the chance of digestive upset.
What food do you give a hunting ferret?
Feed your ferret it's regular meal in the morning. When hunting take some treats and plenty of water for your ferret.
