From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-08-04 19:35:53 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] My Fuzzie a Fruit Eater
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Cc: VMCELROYE@AOL.COM
Message-Id: <20020804153553.7e825814.whiteweasel@earthlink.net>
Hi, Vikki,
> My ferret (Comet) loves cantalope, watermelon,grapes. He is not
> interested in meats. Is this normal and healthy?
Normal? Yes. Healthy? No.
Most ferts seem to have a sweet tooth. For Ryo-Ohki it was apricot
especially. I let her have two or three tiny little pieces a *year*.
Nowadays I don't let my ferts have fruit at all. Too many people seem
to feel that excess sugary stuff can lead to insulinoma. Besides, I've
found other meat-based ferret treats they like.
Do some looking through the archives at posts on ferret nutrition.
Ferrets are obligate carnivores. They derive no nutrition from fruit.
Comet is eating meat, BTW. There's meat in the kibble and the cat food.
> Also, he gets in trouble for getting up on the bathroom vanity and
> licking the soap!!(UGH!!)
Again, this is common. Again, it's likely not healthy. It can
certainly gie them diarrhea if they eat too much.
Oh, and I'm not a vet, just another ferret owner.
All the best,
Caity and the notorious nine