Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 15:29:15 GMT -5
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
My first vet visit after adopting a ferret, the vet at CSU recommended it. Ferret Dreams & Rescue in Colorado led me to you.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I'm not entirely sure what partial means, but I'd like to be able to feed rats and chucks of meat without having to make it into a soup.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It's a better/healthier diet for them. I've been trying and I keep getting stuck. I need help.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
Yes.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
Trouble (panda): age: rescued stray, age unknown (at least 2 years), spayed female, no known health problems
Minx (sable): age: rescued stray, age unknown (at least 2 years), spayed female, insulinoma and adrenal
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Soup: ground turkey or chicken, organs, fish oil, egg shell
Eggs twice a week
Wysong epigen
Wysong canned rabbit and duck
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've been doing this for 7 months or so. They do well then decide they don't like anything I make. They are also not open to chunky soup
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc? Yes.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz3qeNZvsCd
My first vet visit after adopting a ferret, the vet at CSU recommended it. Ferret Dreams & Rescue in Colorado led me to you.
2. Please describe the type of diet you would like assistance in switching your ferret(s) to. Be sure to include if you are interested in feeding whole prey (live or frozen-thawed) and if you are wanting to FULLY switch to a natural diet or PARTIALLY. If you are unsure what kind of diet you want to put your ferrets on, please express that and we can help you find the best type of natural diet for your ferret.
I'm not entirely sure what partial means, but I'd like to be able to feed rats and chucks of meat without having to make it into a soup.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It's a better/healthier diet for them. I've been trying and I keep getting stuck. I need help.
4. Do you understand that switching your ferret to a natural diet can be a lengthy, arduous process? Its not an overnight switch. It requires a commitment of several months at minimum. Your HF Mentor will be more then happy to assist you in switching your ferret(s) to a natural diet, but you need to be equally as committed. The switch takes time and effort every single day. It can also be extremely frustrating at times. If you aren't willing to tough out a potentially lengthy switching process, you have major life changes approaching (baby on the way, moving, starting school, getting married/divorced, etc), or limited time due to work, then it might be a better idea to wait on switching your ferret's diet until you have more time. Are you willing and realistically able to make the neccessary time commitment?
Yes.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
Trouble (panda): age: rescued stray, age unknown (at least 2 years), spayed female, no known health problems
Minx (sable): age: rescued stray, age unknown (at least 2 years), spayed female, insulinoma and adrenal
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Soup: ground turkey or chicken, organs, fish oil, egg shell
Eggs twice a week
Wysong epigen
Wysong canned rabbit and duck
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
I've been doing this for 7 months or so. They do well then decide they don't like anything I make. They are also not open to chunky soup
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Daily
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
11. Have you met the requirements for this program? Are you at least 18 years of age? Do you have your scale, a place to access meats, hearts, livers, etc? Yes.
Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/61/sign-mentoring-program#ixzz3qeNZvsCd