Post by Heather on Aug 27, 2017 10:41:52 GMT -5
Name: Lyric
HF Forum Username: HappyFerretHappyLife
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I'm 22
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
HFF!
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 want to switch them fully to a natural diet preferable the Frankenprey diet. Not interested in feeding them whole prey.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
One of my ferrets has insulinoma and the other adrenal. I want their diets to prolong their lives.
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 necessary time commitment?
I don't get home until 7 pm during the work days. I'm free on the weekends. I have a good feeling that I can make it work.
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?
2, Mika and Lena, both 7 years young, both girls, Mika has adrenal - Lena has insulinoma, I'm not sure about the weight but they look like they're at a healthy weight, I've had them since they were kits.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Since 7/7/17, I've been trying to feed them FDR with extremely little success. They're on a Wysong Digestive Support kibble now after coming off of Wellness Core Original.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. Didn't know about their raw diet until last month. I just always knew they were carnivores.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Lena is adventurous she'll try and eat anything, but I haven't been able to keep her interested long enough, she's mildly stubborn. Mika is the more stubborn one, she really acts like an old lady set in her ways.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
(I'll come back to this )
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yep.
12. 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. I'm going grocery shopping after work today.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
Yes.
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor.
Thank you.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentors (Sherry), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun. Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
HF Forum Username: HappyFerretHappyLife
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I'm 22
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
HFF!
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 want to switch them fully to a natural diet preferable the Frankenprey diet. Not interested in feeding them whole prey.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
One of my ferrets has insulinoma and the other adrenal. I want their diets to prolong their lives.
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 necessary time commitment?
I don't get home until 7 pm during the work days. I'm free on the weekends. I have a good feeling that I can make it work.
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?
2, Mika and Lena, both 7 years young, both girls, Mika has adrenal - Lena has insulinoma, I'm not sure about the weight but they look like they're at a healthy weight, I've had them since they were kits.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
Since 7/7/17, I've been trying to feed them FDR with extremely little success. They're on a Wysong Digestive Support kibble now after coming off of Wellness Core Original.
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No. Didn't know about their raw diet until last month. I just always knew they were carnivores.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
Lena is adventurous she'll try and eat anything, but I haven't been able to keep her interested long enough, she's mildly stubborn. Mika is the more stubborn one, she really acts like an old lady set in her ways.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
Everyday.
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
(I'll come back to this )
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yep.
12. 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. I'm going grocery shopping after work today.
13. Do you understand that if your mentor or an admin recommends seeking veterinary care and you refuse to seek appropriate care you may be dropped from the mentoring program?
Yes.
14. We occasionally have a wait for a Mentor to be available. While you wait we encourage you to get started by creating your own switching thread under Diet Transitions where all of our mentors and members can help you while you wait for your personal mentor.
Thank you.
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentors (Sherry), will introduce herself and you can get started on a new adventure in natural ferret care and diets. Please remember to post regularly (daily or as per arranged with your mentors) so that your mentors can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentors and most of all relax and have fun. Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
