Im So Squeamish, But I Want To Feed Raw

[bubblegumbeam]

So a few months ago I obtained a ferret completely unplanned. I was initially planning on getting a ferret from a breeder in about a year maybe more so luckily i was a little prepared but not as much as I'd like to be. He is estimated around 3 maybe 4 years old was very attatched to his marshalls food...(it was all he'd eat when i first found him) I slowly but surely got him to switch to Orijen. And now that we've bonded he's more open to trying new foods. So. I would like to get him on a proper diet. BUT HERES THE PROBLEM...i am so hopelessly squeamish. I promise it isnt something ill get used to dead things and blood and guts just dont sit well with me. I can barely even look on the websites of raw food...but i have two options i think could stomach: 1) freeze-dried raw 2) grinds. I saw that my pet carnivore has whole prey grinds that i think are balanced??? and vital essentials has no veggies or anything added and only the cat versions have goatmilk so skip that probably?

so my main question is: how can i give him a good diet while being unforgivably squeamish? (and also without going broke)


**i should mention that i brush all my pets teeth so of course he already gets his teeth brushed regularly (oddly he's my only pet that enjoys the process)

[raynebc]

It's a tough scenario. The convenience of FDR/grinds means they are more expensive. I'd agree that grinds with milk probably are best to avoid, otherwise raw diets made for cats are what you want.

[Sherry]

I would go with the raw grinds. FDR is very convenient, but by far THE most expensive way to feed raw.

[bubblegumbeam]

Are there any brands you'd recommend? as long as its not recognizeable as specific parts i think ill be ok.

see my original plan was to get this all figured out and then get a ferret. buuut then i found this little guy on the street and despite searching for his owner for months nobody came forward.

[caitmonster]

Hare Today and My Pet Carnivore both offer whole animal grinds, which are automatically "balanced" on account of all the necessary parts being in the mix, of course. And aside from maybe little bits of fur or feather, it doesn't look too different from ground meat you might get from the grocery. Be prepared for the shipping cost, though, since shipping frozen items requires special packaging; it's most economical to buy in bulk so you'll need freezer space! Not sure where you're located, but if I remember right My Pet Carnivore has a shipping route where you can go and pick up up from the truck and save some money that way. It's a very specific schedule, though--I'd do it myself but in my case it's always during my working hours.

Jan 30, 2020 15:39:02 GMT -5 bubblegumbeam said:

see my original plan was to get this all figured out and then get a ferret. buuut then i found this little guy on the street and despite searching for his owner for months nobody came forward.

Ah, it was meant to be. Lucky boy!

[Sherry]

Also, if you have any local pet "boutiques", most offer raw grinds. Just be sure to check ingredients. Ideally you want whole animal grinds.