{"id":138473,"date":"2022-07-11T15:19:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:19:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:19:51","slug":"what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best food for ferrets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_is_the_best_food_for_ferrets\" title=\"What is the best food for ferrets?\">What is the best food for ferrets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_can_ferrets_not_eat\" title=\"What can ferrets not eat?\">What can ferrets not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#How_much_should_a_ferret_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much should a ferret eat a day?\">How much should a ferret eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#How_often_should_ferrets_eat\" title=\"How often should ferrets eat?\">How often should ferrets eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_healthy_foods_can_ferrets_eat\" title=\"What healthy foods can ferrets eat?\">What healthy foods can ferrets eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_food_kills_ferrets\" title=\"What food kills ferrets?\">What food kills ferrets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_do_ferrets_eat_in_a_day\" title=\"What do ferrets eat in a day?\">What do ferrets eat in a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_meats_can_ferrets_eat\" title=\"What meats can ferrets eat?\">What meats can ferrets eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_foods_are_poisonous_to_ferrets\" title=\"What foods are poisonous to ferrets?\">What foods are poisonous to ferrets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_should_be_avoided_in_food_for_ferrets\" title=\"What should be avoided in food for ferrets?\">What should be avoided in food for ferrets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#Can_ferrets_eat_apples\" title=\"Can ferrets eat apples?\">Can ferrets eat apples?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_is_a_ferrets_favorite_food\" title=\"What is a ferret&#8217;s favorite food?\">What is a ferret&#8217;s favorite food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#How_many_times_should_ferrets_eat_a_day\" title=\"How many times should ferrets eat a day?\">How many times should ferrets eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_should_I_feed_my_ferret_daily\" title=\"What should I feed my ferret daily?\">What should I feed my ferret daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#Can_I_overfeed_my_ferret\" title=\"Can I overfeed my ferret?\">Can I overfeed my ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#How_much_and_how_often_do_you_feed_ferrets\" title=\"How much and how often do you feed ferrets?\">How much and how often do you feed ferrets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#How_much_should_my_ferret_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much should my ferret eat a day?\">How much should my ferret eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#Can_I_feed_my_ferret_once_a_day\" title=\"Can I feed my ferret once a day?\">Can I feed my ferret once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#Do_ferrets_need_food_all_the_time\" title=\"Do ferrets need food all the time?\">Do ferrets need food all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_can_we_feed_ferrets_for_Healthy\" title=\"What can we feed ferrets for Healthy?\">What can we feed ferrets for Healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_do_ferrets_eat_for_a_snack\" title=\"What do ferrets eat for a snack?\">What do ferrets eat for a snack?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_kills_a_ferret\" title=\"What kills a ferret?\">What kills a ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-food-for-ferrets-2\/#What_happens_if_a_ferret_eats_vegetables\" title=\"What happens if a ferret eats vegetables?\">What happens if a ferret eats vegetables?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_food_for_ferrets\"><\/span>What is the best food for ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw meat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_ferrets_not_eat\"><\/span>What can ferrets not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Things You Should Never Feed Your Ferret<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruits and Vegetables. Ferrets are carnivores, so your pet should run almost entirely on animal protein.  <\/li>\n<li>Xylitol\/Processed Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Dairy Products.  <\/li>\n<li>Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Junk Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Grains.  <\/li>\n<li>Fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_ferret_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much should a ferret eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets cannot easily digest large amounts of fibre or complex carbohydrates so avoid bread and cereals. The average ferret will eat <b>5-7% of its body weight on a daily basis &#8211; this is about 50-75 grams of food for a ferret weighing 1 kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_ferrets_eat\"><\/span>How often should ferrets eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6-8 times per day<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_healthy_foods_can_ferrets_eat\"><\/span>What healthy foods can ferrets eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foods your ferret should eat:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken, chicken wings, stripped chicken carcasses, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Lamb, lamb hearts, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Beef, beef mince, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Raw animal bones (used to clean ferrets teeth)<\/li>\n<li>High quality premium kitten food (Main ingredients need to be meat)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh water.<\/li>\n<li>Quality meat products.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked egg (as a treat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>31-Jul-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_kills_ferrets\"><\/span>What food kills ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never give a ferret anything that contains either <b>onions or garlic, as both of these can make him sick or even kill him. Onions are known to cause hemolytic anemia, potentially fatal, while garlic can cause ferret kidneys to shut down, a condition that is frequently fatal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_ferrets_eat_in_a_day\"><\/span>What do ferrets eat in a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin, ferrets have a high metabolic rate, so they will eat around <b>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&#8217;s office or the local pet store.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_meats_can_ferrets_eat\"><\/span>What meats can ferrets eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even when ferrets are pets, they must eat raw meat, including <b>chicken, lamb, pigeons, rabbit, turkey necks and raw animal bones. Although you might be grossed out by the thought of feeding these things to your ferret, it&#8217;s necessary that he gets this raw meat in his diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_poisonous_to_ferrets\"><\/span>What foods are poisonous to ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vegetables &#8211; especially hard vegetables such as carrot, which can also block their digestive tract, and avocado. which is poisonous to ferrets. Fruit &#8211; These are very high in sugar. Grapes\/raisins are also toxic to ferrets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_avoided_in_food_for_ferrets\"><\/span>What should be avoided in food for ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of treats, ferrets love them! Good treats for ferrets include cooked egg, cat treats, and bits of chicken, turkey, or lamb. Meanwhile, you should avoid giving your ferret any <b>grains, vegetables, ice cream, or chocolate<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_eat_apples\"><\/span>Can ferrets eat apples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets&#8217; digestive systems are made to digest meat and not complex carbohydrates. Never feed your ferret any kind of fruit, even as a treat. While some ferret fanciers may say it&#8217;s OK, <b>the American Ferret Association advises against feeding bananas, raisins, apples, carrots and all other fruits and vegetables<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_ferrets_favorite_food\"><\/span>What is a ferret&#8217;s favorite food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw meat is the best option, including whole prey. Ferrets can also eat kitten food, as it has a high meat protein content, baby food that&#8217;s high in meat protein, and dried ferret food, that&#8217;s high in meat protein. As an occasional treat, your ferret can also eat eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_ferrets_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How many times should ferrets eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets have a very high metabolic rate, and a short digestive tract. This means they process their food very quickly, and need to eat little and often. Ideally ferrets will eat <b>6-8 times per day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_feed_my_ferret_daily\"><\/span>What should I feed my ferret daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Raw meat is the best option, including whole prey. Ferrets can also eat kitten food, as it has a high meat protein content, baby food that&#8217;s high in meat protein, and dried ferret food, that&#8217;s high in meat protein. As an occasional treat, your ferret can also eat eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_overfeed_my_ferret\"><\/span>Can I overfeed my ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets need to be provided with fresh food and water twenty-four hours a day. <b>Normally ferrets will not overeat, which is due to the fact that they require several small meals throughout the day (up to ten in a twenty-four hour period) due to their fast metabolism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_and_how_often_do_you_feed_ferrets\"><\/span>How much and how often do you feed ferrets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How often should you feed your pet ferret? Because ferrets have a short intestinal tract but high metabolism, they need to eat small portions very often. Most ferrets eat <b>six to 10 small meals every three to four hours throughout the day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_my_ferret_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much should my ferret eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets cannot easily digest large amounts of fibre or complex carbohydrates so avoid bread and cereals. The average ferret will eat <b>5-7% of its body weight on a daily basis &#8211; this is about 50-75 grams of food for a ferret weighing 1 kg.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_ferret_once_a_day\"><\/span>Can I feed my ferret once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to feed your ferrets throughout the day, as they have high metabolic rates that mean they need to eat little and often. <b>Feeding little and often is better than only feeding once or twice a day, and they&#8217;ll need to have food available at all times.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_ferrets_need_food_all_the_time\"><\/span>Do ferrets need food all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin, ferrets have a high metabolic rate, so <b>they will eat around 8 to 10 small meals daily. And being strict carnivores, like cats, they need a high protein food source.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_feed_ferrets_for_Healthy\"><\/span>What can we feed ferrets for Healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foods your ferret should eat:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken, chicken wings, stripped chicken carcasses, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Lamb, lamb hearts, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Beef, beef mince, organs.<\/li>\n<li>Raw animal bones (used to clean ferrets teeth)<\/li>\n<li>High quality premium kitten food (Main ingredients need to be meat)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh water.<\/li>\n<li>Quality meat products.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked egg (as a treat)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>31-Jul-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_ferrets_eat_for_a_snack\"><\/span>What do ferrets eat for a snack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Things You Should Never Feed Your Ferret<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fruits and Vegetables. Ferrets are carnivores, so your pet should run almost entirely on animal protein.  <\/li>\n<li>Xylitol\/Processed Foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Dairy Products.  <\/li>\n<li>Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Junk Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Grains.  <\/li>\n<li>Fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_a_ferret\"><\/span>What kills a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vegetables &#8211; especially hard vegetables such as carrot, which can also block their digestive tract, and avocado. which is poisonous to ferrets. Fruit &#8211; These are very high in sugar. Grapes\/raisins are also toxic to ferrets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_ferret_eats_vegetables\"><\/span>What happens if a ferret eats vegetables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A ferret will eat any animal it can successfully kill, including rats, mice, rabbits, snakes, birds, bird&#8217;s eggs and insects. Predators: Mostly <b>birds of prey, owls, eagles, hawks, mammals like coyotes, foxes, badgers and poisonous snakes such as rattlesnakes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the best food for ferrets?What can ferrets not eat?How much should a ferret eat a day?How often should ferrets eat?What healthy foods can ferrets eat?What food kills ferrets?What do ferrets eat in a day?What meats can ferrets eat?What foods are poisonous to ferrets?What should be avoided in food for ferrets?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138473"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138473\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}