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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.
How long does take a ferret to digest food?
From food to droppings takes between three to four hours - ferrets have a very fast metabolism.
Do ferrets eat small amounts of food?
Depending on the size of the ferret, the amount eaten at one meal can vary. Ferrets digest food rather quickly in about 4 hours, so they eat about as often. Make sure your ferret has food and water available at all times.
Can you feed your ferret carrots?
No. They are obligate carnivores and can only digest meat.
Is dog food okay for a snack for a ferret?
No, dog food is not acceptable to feed ferrets. Dog food is mainly grain and vegetable based which ferrets cannot properly digest and could cause stomach blockage
What is in ferret food?
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.
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
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.
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.
