From:
Vicki Montgomery
Date: 2008-08-05 14:58:30 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Peanut butter
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Hi Katie;
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You can give Peanut Butter that is made for diabetics - sugar free.
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As for fruit,=A0including=A0jellies,=A0yes you can give them and most ferre=
ts, IMO, will love them.
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But with there being concerns/thoughts that fruits (and certainly any human=
processed food containing sugar) contributing to the percentages of Insuli=
noma (islet tumor formation on the pancreas), you might want to refrain fro=
m giving those.
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There is research being conducted now to determine whether sugars do in fac=
t increase the likihood of Insulinoma in ferrets.
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If you are looking for a treat or training aid, with ferrets being obligate=
carnivores and getting their energy from fats rather than sugar, you might=
want to try meat in some form=A0instead.
Vicki
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Vicki Montgomery Tricks and Treats Rescue Greater Houston/Galveston Texas 7=
13-472-6599 ferretfrenzy@yahoo.com tricksandtreatsrescue@yahoo.com
"Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man wi=
ll not himself find peace." ~ Dr. Albert Schweitzer
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