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Post by ShaneM on May 20, 2014 19:45:04 GMT -5
Hi, I've read quite a few threads on here and it seems like you guys know what you're talking about. I just got a new ferret (Loki, just over a year old) and I've switched him over to a commercial raw diet (with surprisingly little resistance, actually). I'm currently feeding him RadCat turkey. I work at a holistically-inclined pet store that carries it and I think it's a great food for cats, but I want to make sure that he's getting everything he needs from it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
RadCat Turkey:
Protein (min) 15.50%
Fat (min) 5.23%
Fiber (max) 1.70%
Moisture (max) 78.70%
Ash (max) 1.72%
Ingredients: Turkey thigh and leg, turkey heart, turkey liver, water, organic egg yolk, organic dried ground egg shell, organic dried ground kelp, organic dried ground red algae, gelatin, organic dried ground psyllium husk, salmon oil, manganese gluconate.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 20:00:52 GMT -5
I'm a little confused by the low protein count. I know with kibble, that you want a minimum of 30% protein and I'm not familiar with this product, but the protein seems too low. Ferrets need a higher protein, than cats. Like cats, they need Taurine and I did see that in the ingredient list, but the amount seems low. Ferrets need a little more Taurine, than Cats.
A raw diet is the absolute best, but that doesn't work for everyone. On our raw diet plan, we suggest a minimum of three proteins. So, you might want to try using all three of the available types, Turkey/chicken and lamb.
I did a quick search to see if RadCat had been discussed here on the forum, and didn't find any. Let's see if anyone is familiar with it. One other thing, like kibble, they won't get their teeth cleaned on this food. You might want to consider brushing their teeth or offering something like gizzards weekly, to help keep your little guys in good dental health.
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Post by ShaneM on May 20, 2014 20:06:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick reply! I did try him on a different food a few days ago, Vital Essentials (it's a dog food but there's a ton of organ meat in it) but unfortunately he didn't take to it and I thought it would be better to keep him on what he likes until he's more used to only having raw. And concerning the teeth-cleaning action, I intend to give him chopped raw chicken neck pieces occasionally.
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Post by Jeremy's Boggle on May 20, 2014 20:08:20 GMT -5
miamiferret2 uses rad cat.
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Post by gfountain on May 20, 2014 21:27:55 GMT -5
miamiferret2 uses RadCat. Edit: Oops... I should read all the replies before I type. Sorry.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 1:40:04 GMT -5
I feed CG. My boys get Natures Variety Instinct Raw CG. I've heard rad cat is a great CG to feed but it is really expensive here.
As for the protein content - when feeding raw/CG it is fine/normal to have a protein max of 15%. I can't remember the reason for this but I'm sure one of the more knowledgable ferrents on here will chime in and explain why.
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Post by Sherry on May 21, 2014 7:55:07 GMT -5
Protein content is done in dry matter basis with kibble  If you convert the protein in wet raw to dry matter it is closer to something like 65% |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 11:58:16 GMT -5
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Post by Heather on May 21, 2014 15:44:10 GMT -5
If this is a raw commercial food (which I'm gathering it is from the previous posts) you will once you get him comfortable eating this want to add some other proteins. I'm going to guess as this is a commercial product that there are more protein sources in that line that are available to you.
ciao
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Post by goingpostal on May 21, 2014 19:39:38 GMT -5
It is appropriate for cats and ferrets but you still need to feed a variety, at least 3 different protein sources and rotate through.
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