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sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-05-17 14:40:15 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: egg yolk
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Many years ago back before it was known whether salt intact can make a difference for a ferret who appeared to be pre-cardiomyopathy we had to make a food for that ferret to see if limiting salt intake helped. (It did *not* help.) Anyway, we consulted with two veterinary nutritionists, both with doctorates in the topic. Both advised then that having hard boiled egg yolks in the food made was excellent food item which is very nutritious for them.
I will tell you this: if a ferret has a lot of egg in one sitting the feces gets bright yellow and you are aware of the sulphur component, so he will want to give small amounts.
Also, by itself as we were advised is the best way to give it by those experts the yolk is very dry, so some ferrets prefer it mixed with an oil based treat to make it easier to eat.
So, yes, it is a fine treat, albeit one that sometimes can produce some stinky results. ( Then again, so can fish get stinky but the omega 3 fatty acids in the fish oil -- not cod liver oil --is marvelous for the kidneys.) Not all food which smells best when in the litter box is optimally best for health.
Author wrote:
> Do any of you feed your ferrets egg yolk as a treat? My stepson found a book
> about ferrets that says egg yolk is a good occasional treat and he is
> fascinated about the concept of giving my three girls egg yolk (he thinks it would be
> fun to watch). I am very protective of my girls and won't give them egg yolk
> unless it is not a medical issue for them. Does anyone know of the
> advisability of giving this as a treat?
> Thanks, Lisa and girls
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