ferret, what else can i give him?

Question

i found a ferret and he is very skinny and did not eat the first day, he was in the streets who knows how long. second day he ate and today he does not want to eat.he was very weak and i got him ferret vite and he has a little more energy, what else should i give him?

Answer 1

yes, ferret vite is very good, that's what i gave my ferrets, however i would suggest taking him to the vet, the vet is going to know more than anybody who answers this.
Good Luck!!

Answer 2

Definitely try to give him vitamin supplements as the others have suggested. Also make sure to keep him hydrated. Strawberry flavored PediaLite seems to work best for me on a ferret who is dehydrated.

If he won't eat dry food, a good alternative to nurse him back to health is "Chicken & Chicken Gravy" baby food. Ferrets are carnivores, so their body can easily digest it, and it is loaded with protein which ferrets need in high amounts to be healthy.

If at all possible, do not feed him cat food. When he is ready to start dry food again, give him a formulation made specifically for ferrets, such as "Totally Ferret."

Answer 3

Well you could give him ferret vitemins in his water then theres little treats that look like hershey kisses but much smaller and they taste like peanut butter and there healthy for ferrets you can find them of course at pet stores if he has fleas get flea shampoos Give him a bath at least 2 times a week he might have ear mites take a Q tip and clean out his ear or theres ear drops for ferrets at petstores i hope any of this information helps in any way I hope your ferret starts getting better oh and watch what kind of food you give your ferret

Answer 4

There are several ferret diets available now, and some are considered better than others. Good diets tend to be expensive, but are worth it. Some foods are simply modified cat or mink diets, which may be no more appropriate than a high quality cat food. Just be careful and check the labels. Be warned that fish based diets tend to make the litter pan smelly, and some ferrets may not like them.

A diet that is often recommended is Totally Ferret, which comes in active and older ferret formulas. ZuPreem also makes a good premium ferret diet. The Ferret Store carries its own premium diet which is well formulated, along with a variety of other premium ferret diets. TheFerretStore.com provides an very nice comparison chart to allow you to visually compare a huge range of foods.

Any diet changes should be made gradually, mixing in the new food with the old and gradually reducing the amount of the old diet. It is often a good idea to use a mixture of foods starting when ferrets are young, as some can be stubborn about trying new foods, which may create problems if their current food becomes unavailable.

A Note on Reading Labels

When you look at the nutrient analysis, you will find the minimum levels of protein and fat in the diet. But you also need to carefully examine the ingredient list. Protein can come from a variety of sources, including plant matter, so you need to make sure the bulk of the protein is derived from meat and poultry products. Chicken or poultry meal and egg are high quality protein sources and are good choices. Many pet foods, especially the inexpensive types, use corn as a major source of protein, but this will be largely indigestible to your ferret. Also avoid foods with high quantities of carbohydrates or sugars. The list of ingredients is based on their percentages in the food, from greatest to least. Your best bet is to look for diets with meat or egg products making up at least 3 or 4 of the first 6 listed ingredients. Also, chicken fat is considered a better-balanced fat source than other animal sources.

A Word on Cat Food

As the science of ferret nutrition improves, there is little doubt that premium ferret diets are the best to feed ferrets. Still, if you are unable to find a good quality ferret food (consider ordering online if nothing else) you may have to settle for cat food. If so, make sure it is a premium diet (e.g. Eukanuba, Innova). Use a kitten food, high in protein, but as your ferret gets a bit older (4 years or so), switch to an adult food. Again, you must check labels, and pick foods with animal proteins at the top of the ingredient list and low in sugar. Avoid the so-called grocery store brands at all costs, as these are typically very poor for ferrets.

Treats

Treat should be given in moderation. There are vitamin supplements for ferrets and hairball remedies which ferrets generally love, and they provide some benefits. These make good training aids and treats, but should be used sparingly.

Other treats include eggs (hard boiled, scrambled) and cooked meats. These should be fed in very small amounts. Ferrets tend to love raisins and other fruits, but these should given infrequently, and other sweets avoided.

Answer 5

Ferret Vite, or Ferravite is great. The tube stuff can be different flavors, you can spead it on their regular food. Also, I give mine dried cranberries. This can act as a treat as well for training purposes. They love it. Not too much though it can effect their digestive system...pretty gross when that happens.

Answer 6

I would definitely suggest that you take him to have a vet check up ASAP. I found a ferret not so long ago, and she acted the same way. Keep trying to feed him and give him options...if you have any more questions, ask them!

Answer 7

ferrets are just like that 1 day they will eat the next day they wont

but just in case id take him to a vet

Answer 8

Give him the option of both dry food and wet food

Answer 9

give some wet food

Answer 10

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