Message Number: SG8892 | New FHL Archives Search
From: AFERRETVET@cs.com
Date: 2004-05-23 20:02:46 UTC
Subject: Re: Hill's w/d for IBD
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <166.2fe8a9ed.2de25d66@cs.com>

Hi Kim,
I do not recommend the feline w/d for 2 reasons.
It is too high in fiber, so the ferret will not digest as
much of the food as it needs. Plus it is too low in fat.
Hill's feline can m/d would probably be a better choice
(high protein, high fat, low carbs, and moderate fiber that
is more than ferret or kitten food). Plus it has pork based protein
to help change the antigens from the protein source.
Hill's feline can i/d would also be a good choice. It has
turkey for its protein source.
Hill's can feline z/d would be another good choice.
Another option is the Eukanuba can feline LB response.
It has lamb and barley as its main ingredients.
Of course Gerber's baby food turkey, beef, veal, or ham
are more options.
Sorry I do not use the IVD diets, so I do not know how well
they do or don't work.
Hope that helps,
Jerry Murray, DVM