From:
Zazzue
Date: 2002-10-24 13:37:40 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Older ferrets diet
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <140150215495.20021024093740@twcny.rr.com>
I have to say, my older ferret is doing really well on the new natural
dry food that I've been giving her. Not only has she been more
active, but she is climbing again and getting into stuff. Her poops
are also much better and she's been using her box more.
I also started her on Melatonin 3 days ago. I found liquid Melatonin
at GNC, it is vanilla/cherry flavored. So far, Rosie will drink it
from a spoon, although she does have to be coaxed a little.
Zazzue
> I have a ferret that will be 10 years old in a couple of months. Out of all of the 15 or so ferrets I have rescued, I have never had one live this long. She has never had adrenal, no insulinoma,
> no anything. She is as healthy as a horse. I need some suggestions on a new diet for her though. Because I have no experience with elderly ferrets, I have no experience on what she should be
> eating to make sure she stays happy and healthy as long as possible. She eats Iams cat food now. I switched her from the kitten food because my vet said that high amounts of protein in older
> ferrets can be detrimental. I was just wondering if there is something else I should be feeding her that is a little easier to digest. She is on no medications and I can not get her to eat any
> baby chicken food. She absolutely 100% refuses. She's an old lady and she's the boss!!!! So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. Thankyou. Ann, Cocoa, and Chloe