The first question you should ask yourself is what can I feed my ferret? There are several different types of food your ferret can eat. Some of these foods are raw meat, organ meats, bones, and vegetables. Some of these foods are better for your ferret than others. The meats you choose should be high quality proteins, which your ferret can digest well. Eggs are also a great source of protein.
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Raw meat
You should feed your ferret raw meat once a week. The first time your ferret eats meat, its stomach may be upset. You should start slowly and give your ferret small portions. Also, be sure to buy a separate cutting board and knife to prevent cross-contamination. Then, you can offer your ferret pieces of meat when it is time to eat. However, if you don’t want to put raw meat on their plates every day, you should feed them frozen items.
Organ meats
Ferrets need a diverse diet that includes a variety of nutrients from a variety of sources. Liver is a wonderful source of taurine, a form of amino acid. Liver also contains phosphorous and choline, essential dietary components for ferrets. Liver also has the highest level of taurine, so it is highly recommended that ferrets receive this source of protein in their diet.
Bones
Ferrets are naturally fond of raw meat and bones. But feeding them cooked meat and bones can cause health issues. In particular, cooked bones can become brittle and contain splinters that can puncture internal organs. As such, feeding your ferret raw meat and bones is not advised. Nevertheless, some owners have successfully introduced their ferrets to the wonderful world of raw bones. Here are some tips to make your ferret enjoy the taste of bones:
Vegetables
Vegetables are not recommended for your ferret’s diet. Their short digestive tract cannot properly digest them, resulting in dangerously high sugar levels that can cause serious health problems. Ferrets are strictly carnivores, and their natural diet should contain 30 to 40% protein and fifteen to twenty percent fat. They can get protein from meat, but they cannot absorb the nutrients from vegetables. They can even choke on vegetables, which could lead to intestinal blockage.
Homemade food
When preparing homemade food for your ferret, be sure to select the right size and shape. Ferrets are picky eaters, so vary the food variety gradually. You should choose pellets that are oval or small chunks to prevent jabbing in the mouth. For better results, keep pellet size smaller than one-fourth of the ferret’s body weight. Ferrets also enjoy human interaction, which means they should be exposed to humans as much as possible.
Dry food
If you’re wondering which type of food to give your ferret, you can’t go wrong with dry kibble. Not only will dry kibble never spoil, but it won’t contribute to plaque buildup, either. Ferrets eat a very different diet from dogs, and commercial dog food will lack essential nutrients for your furry friend. Fortunately, dry foods are easy to keep available for your ferret at all times.
Eggs
Ferrets can eat eggs, but they don’t love raw eggshells. Ferrets have short intestines that allow food to pass and avoid bacteria from reacting. In case of illness, you can feed your ferret the egg yolk directly from a syringe. But make sure you always consult with a vet first. Eggs lose their protein and fat content when cooked, so try to serve them raw. They will still enjoy the taste.
