From:
kath0524
Date: 2002-05-05 03:39:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Adopted Ferret
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "vc4990" <vc4990@y...> wrote:
> My question, Is there any way to get some wieght on this little
guy? >
I use 1 jar of Gerber's chicken baby food, 1 T of whipping cream
(some people recommend NOT using dairy products) and 1 t of Dyne to
fatten mine up. I let them eat to their heart's content twice a day
(assuming they're eating dry kibble also). Their weight will go up
quickly. Just don't let him get too fat <g>. Once they reach a
good weight, I cut back.
> And also I have noticed that he has a tough time chewing his
food. It takes a while and he will suck on the pieces of food to
soften it. >
Have you checked his teeth? Maybe it hurts him to chew the hard
food. This also may be why he is so thin. Try softening his kibble
(NOT the dog food) and warming it a little to see if he will eat it.
Katharine