Ferret nutrition
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).
> Ferrets are carnivorous and require high levels of protein (35%–40%) in the diet. > High-quality commercial ferret food is available, although high-quality kitten food may be given as well. > Feeding a more natural diet of whole rodents, rabbits, or pigeons or bone and raw flesh diets (BARF) has become popular in some countries.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_ferret_mgmt_2026.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).
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Ferrets are carnivorous and require high levels of protein (35%–40%) in the diet.High-quality commercial ferret food is available, although high-quality kitten food may be given as well.Feeding a more natural diet of whole rodents, rabbits, or pigeons or bone and raw flesh diets (BARF) has become popular in some countries.