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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2017 20:44:10 GMT -5
So how would that work in to their diet? Just as a treat?
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Post by Heather on Nov 9, 2017 11:54:08 GMT -5
I wouldn't feed feeder goldfish. If you want to provide enrichment to your ferrets, go to your local baitshop and buy a couple of fingerlings. They are local species, not treated with chemicals and antibiotics and have to be free of parasites and fungus.
ciao
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Post by Miousse on Mar 1, 2018 4:01:12 GMT -5
Hello, Heather, Sorry to hijack and old thread, but could fish be used as a regular supplement to a whole prey diet? We raise aquarium fish as a hobby, and, well, sometimes there are extra. I have yet to find any nutritional information on them or how they could fit in to a meal plan. Could you point me in the right direction? Thank you! |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 1, 2018 8:15:08 GMT -5
If you use absolutely no additives to the water then yes as an odd treat.
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Post by Heather on Mar 1, 2018 15:27:40 GMT -5
One of the issues you will have to consider if you're going to add fish as a regular meal is thiaminase. Goldfish and many other fish contain this enzyme which can cause issues if fed as a regular diet to your ferret.
ciao
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Post by Miousse on Mar 1, 2018 16:05:57 GMT -5
Heather Thank you! Having a name to search makes it so much easier. I see why it should only be an occasional treat. We'll do it as such for the ferrets. Do you know if there is a certain intake limit per kg before you see any ill effects? It may work better as a mix in the dogs' diets. I also found a site that lists some known high-thiaminase fish vs low/no-thiaminase fish - if anyone else could use it. www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_6/volume_6_1/thiaminase.htm
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Post by Heather on Mar 2, 2018 13:15:45 GMT -5
No, not off hand as I've never really looked into it for even the dog. I became more aware as the mink is supposed to have a higher fish diet and then it becomes an issue
ciao
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