Common questions for us ferret owners is "What do we feed our fuzzies?" Well this page will help you make the right choices for your ferret. Ferrets are carnivores their bodies were NOT built to digest fruits,vegetables and such. Sugary treats are a big NO-NO as it can lead to insulinoma. So what do we feed our little guys? Well below are somethings you want to looks for when purchasing your ferrets food.

Food should contain taurine, this helps keep their hearts healthy.

High protein- Their food should have no less then 34% protein.

Fat- Their food should contain no less then 20% fat.

Fiber- Their food should contain no more then 3% fiber.

The main ingredient (first listed) should be a meat such as chicken. Avoid any food thats first ingredient is corn.

On the internet you can find many ferret food charts. These list food brands from healthiest to least. It would be a good idea to check these out to make sure you are feeding your ferret a good quality food.