Post by Heather on Dec 4, 2017 12:30:11 GMT -5
Application:
Name: Christina
HF Forum Username: ferretlove
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I’m 24.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I have been reading about it on your website.
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 start with frankenprey but I would eventually like to transition to whole prey for the extra mental stimulation.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is a healthier diet for them and I love my ferrets very much and want them to be as healthy as possible.
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?
Yes I am willing to make the time commitment and am fully committed to doing this for my babies.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I have 6 ferrets I want to transition.
Rhaegar: 5 ½ years old. Male. He has malignant adrenal disease on his right gland and insulinoma. He is on prednisolone .35ml twice daily and he also has a des implant and melatonin implant. He is also on .3ml clavamox twice daily for 4 more days for an infection. His weight is ok but he has a pred belly from long term pred use. I have had him for 5 years.
Junior: 3 years old. Male. He has insulinoma. He is on prednisolone .25ml twice daily. He is a little on the thinner side but has been gaining weight back since we stabilized his blood sugar. I have had him for 2 months.
Nymeria: 2 ½ years old. Female. She does not have any health problems. She has a des implant as a preventative. She is a healthy weight, but she is naturally very petite. I have had her for 2 years.
Claude: 8 months old. Male. He does not have any health problems. He is a healthy weight. I have had him for 4 months.
Hubert: 5 ½ years old. Male. He has adrenal disease. He has a des implant. He is a healthy weight. I have had him for 1 ½ years.
Tabitha: 5 ½ years old. Female. She has adrenal disease and insulinoma. She is on prednisolone .2ml twice a day and has a des implant. She is a healthy weight. I have had her for 3 years.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I feed a mix of Wysong Ferret epigen 90 digestive support, orijen cat & kitten, and go fit and free. I also give Carnivore Care to those on prednisolone when they get their medicine. They are used to Carnivore Care as a soup. I also give them salmon oil twice a week
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
My ferrets are my world and I just want the best for them. I am a stay at home ferret mom and I spend all day everyday with them.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All day everyday
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I have a lot of pictures of each of them but they are all on my cell phone.
I can update with photos later if it would be helpful.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes. I have a scale I just bought specifically for the ferrets and also a kitchen scale to weigh the food.
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.
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, it would be nice to have a second opinion on if they needed to be seen.
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. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/23582/transitioning-6-kids
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (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 mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun. Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao
Name: Christina
HF Forum Username: ferretlove
Please confirm that you are 18 years of age or older:
I’m 24.
1. Where did you first learn about natural diets for ferrets?
I have been reading about it on your website.
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 start with frankenprey but I would eventually like to transition to whole prey for the extra mental stimulation.
3. Why are you interested in switching your ferrets to a natural diet?
It is a healthier diet for them and I love my ferrets very much and want them to be as healthy as possible.
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?
Yes I am willing to make the time commitment and am fully committed to doing this for my babies.
5. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names? Ages? Genders? Do they have any health problems? If so, what medications are they currently on? Are they overweight? Underweight? How long have you had each ferret for?
I have 6 ferrets I want to transition.
Rhaegar: 5 ½ years old. Male. He has malignant adrenal disease on his right gland and insulinoma. He is on prednisolone .35ml twice daily and he also has a des implant and melatonin implant. He is also on .3ml clavamox twice daily for 4 more days for an infection. His weight is ok but he has a pred belly from long term pred use. I have had him for 5 years.
Junior: 3 years old. Male. He has insulinoma. He is on prednisolone .25ml twice daily. He is a little on the thinner side but has been gaining weight back since we stabilized his blood sugar. I have had him for 2 months.
Nymeria: 2 ½ years old. Female. She does not have any health problems. She has a des implant as a preventative. She is a healthy weight, but she is naturally very petite. I have had her for 2 years.
Claude: 8 months old. Male. He does not have any health problems. He is a healthy weight. I have had him for 4 months.
Hubert: 5 ½ years old. Male. He has adrenal disease. He has a des implant. He is a healthy weight. I have had him for 1 ½ years.
Tabitha: 5 ½ years old. Female. She has adrenal disease and insulinoma. She is on prednisolone .2ml twice a day and has a des implant. She is a healthy weight. I have had her for 3 years.
6. What diet do you currently feed your ferrets? (Please include all treats, supplements, etc) Do they already eat some form of soup?
I feed a mix of Wysong Ferret epigen 90 digestive support, orijen cat & kitten, and go fit and free. I also give Carnivore Care to those on prednisolone when they get their medicine. They are used to Carnivore Care as a soup. I also give them salmon oil twice a week
7. Have you ever tried to switch your ferrets to a natural diet in the past? If yes, what happened?
No.
8. What additional information about yourself or your ferrets would you like to share?
My ferrets are my world and I just want the best for them. I am a stay at home ferret mom and I spend all day everyday with them.
9. How often during the week do you have access to a computer?
All day everyday
10. Please post a picture of each of your ferrets (if possible).
I have a lot of pictures of each of them but they are all on my cell phone.
I can update with photos later if it would be helpful.
11. Do you have a scale sufficient to measure soup ingredients AND to regularly weigh your ferrets?
Yes. I have a scale I just bought specifically for the ferrets and also a kitchen scale to weigh the food.
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.
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, it would be nice to have a second opinion on if they needed to be seen.
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. See here --> holisticferret60.proboards.com/board/66/diet-transitions
If you create a transition thread, please copy the link below for reference:
holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/23582/transitioning-6-kids
Hi and welcome to the mentoring program. In a little while your mentor (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 mentor) so that your mentor can assist you move along safely in this adventure. If you experience computer difficulties or are going to be away, please notify your mentor and most of all relax and have fun. Your mentor is here to help you on this journey.
ciao