- Marshall Premium Ferret Food – Best Overall. ...
- Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Ferret Food – Best Value. ...
- Wysong Epigen 90 Dry Ferret Food – Premium Choice. ...
- Marshall Select Chicken Formula Ferret Food. ...
- Kaytee Fortified Diet with Real Chicken Ferret Food. ...
- ZuPreem Grain-Free Diet Ferret Food.
What should ferrets eat daily?
To begin, ferrets have a high metabolic rate, so they will eat around 8 to 10 small meals daily. And being strict carnivores, like cats, they need a high protein food source. Food pellets are an excellent source of protein for ferrets, which can be found at your veterinarian's office or the local pet store.Aug 19, 2009
Is wet or dry food better for ferrets?
Dry foods are better for your ferret's teeth because they do not build up and turn into plaque. Refrain from feeding your ferret dog food. Ferrets have different diets from dogs, and cannot properly digest many of the carbohydrates.Apr 21, 2010
What should ferrets not eat?
- Fruits and Vegetables. Ferrets are carnivores, so your pet should run almost entirely on animal protein. ...
- Xylitol/Processed Foods. ...
- Dairy Products. ...
- Dog Food. ...
- Chocolate. ...
- Junk Food. ...
- Grains. ...
- Fish.
What should a ferret eat?
Ferrets do enjoy sweets, dairy products, raisins, fruits, and vegetables, but these foods should be avoided, as they may produce diarrhea and erratic swings in blood sugar. A piece of cooked meat or some meat baby food is fine as an occasional treat. "Chocolate can be fatal to ferrets."
What at home foods can ferrets eat?
- Chicken, chicken wings, stripped chicken carcasses, organs.
- Lamb, lamb hearts, organs.
- Beef, beef mince, organs.
- Raw animal bones (used to clean ferrets teeth)
- High quality premium kitten food (Main ingredients need to be meat)
- Fresh water.
- Quality meat products.
- Cooked egg (as a treat)
Is it OK to feed ferrets cat food?
Can a ferret eat cat or kitten food? Yes, your ferret can eat kitten food, as it has a high meat protein content. Cat food doesn't contain the same protein levels, so isn't as beneficial for your ferret.Oct 11, 2017