Quote Originally Posted by satomi325 View Post
This is a thread for those who practice or is interested in feeding raw/whole prey to their carnivorous furry friends. (Inspired by Pookie's Dog thread)
So, please feel free to share your experiences, diets, feeding process, and pictures!

*Beware, this will be a graphic thread.*


My experience:
Ferrets are obligate carnivores. They cannot digest grain, fiber, or any type of plant based material. Kibble has too much junk ferrets cannot digest.
Since switching my ferrets from kibble to whole prey, I have seen a vast improvement in body condition and overall health. They have great teeth, decreased appetite due to getting more nutrients/energy in less volume of food, less odor, less waste, more energy, more muscle mass, and softer and shinier coat (they glitter in the sun). My particular business of ferrets have been feeding on a variety of prey for the past 3 years and I couldn't be happier with their health ...
thanks for posting. definitely something to consider if I ever follow through on getting a few of my own. also good use of the collective 'business of ferrets.' not many people know that one. it's my favorite next to a parliament of owls, a murder of crows, and an impatience of wives.