Ferrets should have food and water available at all time since they love to snack.
These carnivores have special requirements for several nutrients missing from commercial dog foods.
They need to get most of their calories from simple carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
They should get most of the calories in their diet from fat, the most concentrated source of energy.
A good diet for a ferret has to be - high in energy, high in protein, low in fiber.
Good Snacks in Limited Quantities
• Commercially packaged semi-moist cat or ferret treats, especially liver flavor
• Raisins (a few a day)
• Bananas (a small slice once a day)
• Milk (but see above)
• Nutri-Cal, Drs. Foster & Smith Vitacal, or other commercial nutritional cat supplements
• Linoleic acid coat conditioners (e.g.; Linatone, Drs. Foster & Smith Vitacoat, Ferretone, a few drops daily)
