From:
"Lisa Daley"
Date: 2005-05-23 14:20:51 UTC
Subject: Kibble causing insulinoma
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-ID: <00ae01c55fa2$a3204970$ca0a0a0a@troxlerlabs.local>
I recently heard a theory that kibble causes insulinoma because it is loaded
with carbohydrates. It was suggested that kibble be replaced with raw
chicken and only used as a supplement to the diet. Also, it was suggested
that ferrets overeat kibble because the carbohydrates make them hungry again
after a few hours, and if you feed them raw chicken they don't have to eat
as much during the day.
I know this might be true for humans but does it apply to ferrets? This is
like saying that carbohydrates cause diabetes but not all carbohydrates are
crested equally. I have no idea what kind of carbos are in kibble.
Anyone else heard of this?
Thanks,
Lisa Daley