From:
whiteweasel@earthlink.net
Date: 2003-04-23 16:20:15 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Treats
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3EA684FF.14400.29CA84B@localhost>
Hi, everyone,
I agree that cooked chicken and turkey are healthy. I would never give ferrets
something with lots of processed sugar like Fruit Loops. There has been speculation
that sugary foods can increase the chances of a ferret developing insulinoma.
I know ferrets have a sweet tooth. We used to give very tiny bits of fresh apricot to Ryo-
Ohki, who thought it was the greatest stuff in the world. In recent years, though, I've
stuck to meat based treats and the very occasional organic, unsweetened raisin. By
very occasional I mean one or two a week for extra special good behaviour for the two
ferrets who think they are special.
All the best,
Caity