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All ferrets are carnivores so they eat raw meat. They also eat fish and eggs. Special food is available from pet stores for ferrets. Make sure to look on the back of the ferret food packets and get the one with the highest meat content. There are plenty of comparison charts available online that will show you which foods are best (Google ferret food comparison chart)
Ferrets cannot eat foods such as fruit and vegetables. Their bodies cannot digest them and it may cause stomach problems and intestinal blockages. Dairy products should also be avoided as it can cause stomach upsets
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What domestcated animal is the meerkat related to?
it is related to the mongoose, and i also think the ferret.
What do you give a ferret to fatten it?
A ferret should always be fed a diet appropriate for their nutritional needs like a dry kibble ferret food. If your ferret is not eating the correct diet, they will suffer from malnutrition. If your ferret is just not eating, it may be caused by an underlying medical condition that needs attention. Your ferret needs an examination by a veterinarian.
Is a ferret healthy when?
A ferret is healthy when it's owner has educated themselves on what a ferret needs to be kept healthy like diet, housing requirements, etc
How do you know that black footed ferret main diet is prairie dogs?
Scientists can examine animal feces and know what their diet is. The black footed ferret has been studied very intensely and the conclusion was that their main diet is prairie dogs.
Can a ferret eat meat?
Ferrets eat meat, that is their diet as they are carnivores.
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 do albino ferrets eat?
The diet of an albino ferret is the same as any other color ferret. Ferrets are obligate carnivores and derive all nutrition from meat. They should be given a balanced raw meat diet, or commercial kibble.
Do Ferret eat meat?
Yes. Raw meat, bones, and organs are the best diet for a ferret. They are obligate carnivores and their digestive system can only digest meat.
Do ferret eat raw meat?
Yes. Raw meat, bones, and organs are the best diet for a ferret. They are obligate carnivores and their digestive system can only digest meat.
Can a ferret eat a chick?
Some owners will feed chicks to their ferrets as part of a raw diet
How do you keep a ferret healthy?
One of the best ways to keep a ferret healthy is to learn and feed a proper diet. Other ways is to learn and provide ways of enhancing their behavoirs.
Why are ferrets fed a high protein diet?
Ferrets are fed a high protein diet because they have a short gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the flora (the organisms living in the GI tract) are very simple. It takes about 3 to 4 hours for a ferret to digest food that causes a poor absorption of nutrients.refer to link below for more information about ferret diet
