From:
Sukie Crandall
Date: 2007-05-27 18:56:19 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] a seasonal reminder
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, ferret-l@LISTSERV.FERRETMAILINGLIST.ORG
A seasonal reminder: fruit not only tastes great but is plum-full of
nutrients that do humans good: plenty of antioxidants, vitamins,
phytoestrogens in some like cherries, useful tannins for bladder
health in things like blueberries, etc. so people should enjoy them
and do so often
BUT
their pits can create blockages in ferrets and some of their pits and
seeds also contain a compound which turns into cyanide on digestion
if the seed capsule breaks, with some examples of such seeds and
pits being apple, cherry, peach, apricot, plum, jetberry, and toyon.
(This is also how latrile (sp?) has killed people.) So, those seeds
also carry a toxin risk.
SO
when you enjoy your fruits be sure to dispose of the seeds and pits
in ways that the ferrets are unlikely to get them and swallow them.
Also, remember that grapes and raisins have caused acute kidney
failure in ferrets, cats, and dogs so keep those away from your
critters. They may be safe in small amounts but exceptions can
happen and I'd hate to see anyone here kicking herself or himself
over something that is easily preventable.
Sukie (not a vet) who just had an absolutely marvelous plout just
dripping with juice, followed by some black cherries
Recommended ferret health links:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/
http://www.ferretcongress.org/
http://www.trifl.org/index.shtml
http://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html
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