From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2011-08-24 18:57:45 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Nutritional Values
To: "Ferret Health List" <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
I'm wondering if anyone sees anything in these ingredients or nutritional percentages that would be inappropriate for a ferret for long term use. The product is a kibble that is made for felines that may have allergies to various foods.
INGREDIENTS: Brewers Rice, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Hydrolyzed Chicken, Soybean Oil (preserved with BHA, propyl gallate and citric acid), Powdered Cellulose, Lactic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.
NUTRITIONAL PERCENTAGES:
Protein 33.1
Fat 16.4
Carbohydrate (NFE) 41.7
Crude Fiber 2.6
Calcium 0.68
Phosphorus 0.69
Sodium 0.34
Potassium 0.90
Magnesium 0.074
Taurine 0.31
Vitamin C 142 mg/kg
Vitamin E 584 IU/kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Total 0.52
Omega-6 Fatty Acids Total 4.85
Thanks for any feedback.
Jeff
In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker
Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Dozer, Boomer, and Zoomer
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