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Post by jadeguppy on Aug 11, 2012 19:42:22 GMT -5
It seems like about half the rescues I get in go through a bout of seedy stools or out right diarrhea. However, by the time a new ferret needs some pumpkin, the can has gone bad. I'm thinking of making a batch of soupie with pumpkin and putting it in an ice tray.
Two questions arise:
1. Will the pumpkin still be effective once it is thawed? (My thinking is yes because it is more about the structure than vitamins.)
2. Should I mix it with wysong achetype I, their kibble mix, mice, or both? (Keep in mind that many of the ferrets that come to the rescue have been strays or feed a very poor diet, other just need adjustment time.)
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Post by Jaclynn on Aug 11, 2012 20:31:04 GMT -5
I have no answer for the second question, but it's perfectly fine to freeze it. I usually microwave the thawed pumpkin which helps return if to normal consistency
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Post by freyamarie on Aug 11, 2012 21:34:47 GMT -5
I freeze it separately, then thaw as needed.
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Post by laurel on Aug 11, 2012 23:22:59 GMT -5
I freeze it in ice cube trays and then transfer the cubes into a zip lock bag. I take out a couple cubes at a time and put it in a jar in the fridge so when I need it, it is ready. When it gets low, I just add another couple cubes to the jar. It thaws in the fridge overnight.
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Post by Sherry on Aug 11, 2012 23:56:32 GMT -5
As the others have said- freezing is fine. As for how to give it? Just give it in whatever way they'll accept it.
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Post by jadeguppy on Aug 12, 2012 10:31:34 GMT -5
I'll freeze it up today.
Good point sherry.
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Post by henrika on Aug 12, 2012 19:09:50 GMT -5
I freeze it in ice cube trays too - and then I feed it plain. Rolo thinks it's an awesome treat, though the first time I fed it to him I had to scruff and stuff. If they won't eat it straight though, however you can get them to eat it is fine.
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Post by Sherry on Aug 12, 2012 19:43:38 GMT -5
You want to hear something funny? A friend of mine has a friend with a very elderly cat who was having some major problems with hairballs(kitty was 22). I suggested pumpkin, and kitty decided this was the best treat ever, to the extent that she would start caterwauling at 6am every morning, wanting her tsp of pumpkin. She wouldn't stop until she had it, and once she did, she went right back to sleep ;D
And yes- it solved her problems with the hairballs!
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Post by jadeguppy on Aug 13, 2012 16:05:59 GMT -5
That is funny!
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Post by houseofallergies on Aug 13, 2012 17:50:51 GMT -5
I freeze as well. I've have a few reluctant pumpkin eaters. I mix it with fresh goats milk & raw egg. Never had one turn that down.  |
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Post by wuvmyfuzzies on Aug 23, 2012 11:19:50 GMT -5
I freeze mine, too. Then I put it in freezer bags and nuke it to bring it soft again. Length wise - I will only keep it a month, then pitch the unused.  |
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Post by Guest on Aug 23, 2012 18:28:35 GMT -5
I found some little 2 oz containers at Walmart that are meant for freezing homemade baby food. When I make up batches of my ground stuff for the older ferts, I use about half a can of pumpkin and freeze the rest to mix with my old cat's supplements.
Poos have been MUCH nicer since I started adding pumpkin to my mix!
Amanda, 7 Kitties and the Peanuts Gang
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Post by jadeguppy on Aug 25, 2012 9:15:28 GMT -5
Are they plastic containers or glass mason jar style? This sounds like a great way to measure out meals and store them.
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Post by Sherry on Aug 25, 2012 10:40:20 GMT -5
I used to use the little 2oz plastic ones for Boris' food. Since he had to have a number of supplements, I'd mix the ones that wouldn't be harmed by freezing into his food, portioned it out, and froze. That way all I had to do was put a couple a day in the fridge to defrost, and when thawed mix in the rest of what he needed.
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