Ferret Food

In a few years we have witnessed the invasion of ferrets in our homes, becoming the third most in demand pet of our country. One problem of this rapid growth is that we are still a bit confused regarding their customs and habits.

Living in a cage most of the day, we must consider rationing food to avoid weight problems. According to Karina Morales, veterinary specialist in ferrets, "If we play them at least twenty minutes a day have no reason to worry, because they are managed well enough alone."

The keys to good nutrition
The first before buying the food, if I try to be balanced is to look at the proportions and composition. The vet tells us that "the first three ingredients should be meat (chicken, beef and lamb), since the amount of protein should range around 38%, the fat should account for between 15 and 20% and the proportion fiber must be positioned at around 4%. " It is very important that if the fat is of animal origin take antioxidants.

With regard to the prizes we can use any type of food such as beef, a slice of turkey or chicken breast to reinforce positive behaviors of our animals. Karina Morales also advises us to "use cans of wet food or biscuits specially created for them." We must also ignore the cat food that was previously used as a last resort I can opt for a growing puppy or lactating cats.

The homemade diet, another option
If we have enough time, a good option is to combine a balanced chow diet with other household products. The most significant are the recipes duck soup or chicken juice. It is best to accustom our animal to ingest both options in case one day we no longer have much time or should you leave.

With regard to the Barf Diet, Morales advises us without it, since there have been cases of viral diseases by using raw meat. Above all we must be particularly scrupulous in our country if quality controls are not very reliable, as it confirms that happens in some countries of Latin America.

How do you know if you eat properly?
Proper nutrition is the foundation of the health of our ferret. A lack of nutrients or poor diet can have both physical and psychic consequences for our pet. Karina Morales warns that "the lack of luster in the hair, brittle nails, and pale mucous membranes or chronic fatigue are some indications that something is not properly".

If we choose to buy a ferret as a pet must be committed to play with it, provide a roomy cage and care for their food for good health and enjoy your company many years.