From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-01-08 14:42:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Need a treat recommendation
On Tue, 2002-01-08 at 13:54, Matt Staroscik wrote:
>
> I have an adrenal 2 yo sprite who has not really put on any winter weight.
> In fact, she has been steadily losing weight, though now thankfully that
> has bottomed out.
Hi, Matt,
Adrenal does cause weight loss. The obvious answer is to have the
adrenal surgery done.
As far as treats go--try Ferretvite. It's sugary sweet and also very
high in calories and vitamins. It's great for fattening up skinny
ferts. Pertwee the overly energetic loves it.
Another possibilty is to do a Bob Church's Chicken Gravy like concoction
with something that isn't chicken. Turkey, game hen, duck, goose... it
should all be nutritous and may tast significantly different enough for
her to like it.
Finally, Bandits do have meat and aren't horrible from a nutrition
standpoint, but give her too many of those and she won't eat her kibble
which is probably better than treats for her.
All the best,
Caity and the Terrific 10