While most human foods can cause a bit of discomfort and some digesting problems, nothing is as harmful to ferrets as chocolate. It’s very well-known that dogs and cats should never eat chocolate and this stands true for ferrets as well. What’s not meant for their bodies should never be fed to them. Ferrets are … Read more
Chicken is one of our favorite types of meat and it’s widely available everywhere. But can our beloved ferrets eat chicken as well? The answer is YES! Ferrets naturally hunt birds in the wild and chicken is easily one of the most popular foods for pet ferrets as well. The best way to figure out … Read more
Despite the fact that ferrets are often compared to cats, their dietary needs are different. While wet kitten food is somewhat acceptable in case there’s an emergency, but ferrets need food that’s been specifically made for them. And if you can’t afford the high-end quality kibble, then it’s better to switch them to raw food. … Read more
Bananas are some of the healthiest foods for humans and we can benefit a lot from eating one or two a day. But when it comes to ferrets, a single banana can create some serious health problems and lots of internal pain. While some people still insist on using bananas as a very rare treat, … Read more
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means that they can’t really eat anything else but meat. More than that, the meat needs to be high-quality, raw, and they often love live prey. To be more specific, you’ll need to make sure the meat your ferret eats contains between 32% and 36% protein and around 18% fat. … Read more
Having an obligate carnivore as a pet can be a bit frustrating when it comes to feeding it. You might want to switch up between food and give it lots of different treats, especially the ones it craves all the time it sees you eating. But a simple dietary mistake can cause a lot of … Read more
As obligate carnivores, Ferrets can only eat meat and whole prey. This means chunks of various types of meat or little rodents and birds that they can eat whole, along with the bones, intestines, feathers, fur, etc. But when it comes to vegetables, they need to be kept away from them unless your vet says … Read more
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means that their bodies are made to eat meat and whole-prey only. Any other type of food your ferret eats will come with consequences. Some fruits cause minimum damage while others can be fatal over time. It’s incredible how many ferret owners just don’t take the time to inform themselves … Read more
If you’re out of ferret food but you have other pets, you might find yourself tempted to feed your ferret some of their food. But despite the fact that ferrets are often compared to cats, their diets are not similar. This means they can only eat a little bit of wet cat food, from time … Read more
It’s a great idea to offer your ferret new treats every week so it doesn’t get too used to only one type of food and refuse to eat something else. Older ferrets tend to be pickier as they prefer the food they’ve always been fed. An acceptable treat is a shrimp and in this article, … Read more
