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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 6:48:43 GMT -5
How do ferrets handle it? Does it help put on weight? How much can you give?
I'm trying to put weight on Pixie. Adding extra fat isn't helping, nor is daily soups.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 8:41:50 GMT -5
I give it to mine as a treat, not sure about weight gain because none of mine seem to have trouble putting it on Is Pixie otherwise healthy? Mine LOVE goats milk, it is a good idea-hope someone with more experience has suggestions that can help you
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 8:43:52 GMT -5
Possibly adrenal. Getting des soon *hopefully* but while I wait I really want to get some mass on her. She has a pretty petite frame (though not *as* small as some others).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 8:55:53 GMT -5
Mine seem to tolerate it well, no runny poops or anything. They have it in addition to their regular diet, not as a meal replacement. Mine are all putting on their winter weight fast right now, even Maisey who is my little skinny petite ferret. She did not gain winter weight the first year I had her, last winter I was shocked (her first year on raw) and now she seems to be packing it on again
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 9:02:01 GMT -5
I wonder what triggers winter weight gain? I'm assuming partly light cycles & temperature? My ferrets are in eternal AC at 70 degrees. Outside though its still 90+ everyday. So maybe it won't happen until it gets cooler. My baby Dixie is nearly 1 year old (9 months now) and she's starting to slim down and lose her baby flub so no idea what's going on with her. Trixie is a stocky little tank and always looks tubby to me ;D That's why she's my tuba-wub
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Post by Heather on Sept 24, 2011 10:07:38 GMT -5
I use 1/2 tsp or so in their soupy mix. It is well tolerated and loved by all, even finicky Yuri. Now, this is the same little fuzz that you're concerned with regarding activity levels too.....I'm seeing warning flags. Lack of interest, inability to put on weight, lethargy.... As far as kits...Minion is about 9 months old and is loosing some of his baby pudge. His winter coat is starting to come in, and I expect that my baby will probably loose his gorgeous fuzzy baby coat and exchange it with his sleek adult ferret coat. ciao
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 10:10:24 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm about 90% sure she's adrenal. We're making a trip to a vet across the state in a week or two. It's just a big trip and comes with big expenses. Money is *so* tight right now, but I'm pushing for getting all the fuzz deslorelin now. It makes the 4 hour trip more worth while
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 10:12:15 GMT -5
Another thing to mention is that her actual "weight" isn't low. She's about 2 lbs winter weight, and she's about 1 lb 10 right now (which is what she was previous years). It's more just how it is "fitting" her I guess? Does that make sense?
Healthy appetite, and as long as I am around engaging her, energy level is good.
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Post by Heather on Sept 24, 2011 10:33:16 GMT -5
How old is she now? ciao
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 10:34:19 GMT -5
Going on 3 in Jan.
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Post by Heather on Sept 24, 2011 10:41:26 GMT -5
Marshals? She would be slowing down a bit Unfortunately, adrenal seems to be striking even at this young an age ciao
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 10:42:50 GMT -5
Yea, all mine are marshalls
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Post by katt on Sept 24, 2011 15:49:39 GMT -5
I'd suggest heavy whipping cream over goat milk. It's more fattening I believe. Personally I try not to feed any dairy. Can you get ahold of some lard?
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Post by Heather on Sept 24, 2011 15:56:26 GMT -5
I have tried cream a couple of times and the result was always the same, really loose smelly poops and sometime explosively liquid stools...lard is process fat. If you're going to use fat use the real stuff, not some cooked down tallow . Yes, lard is fat but it's cooked and this changes its composition. JMO of course Here try this: Goat Milk vs Cow Milk · Nutrient content of goat milk is slightly less than cow milk but goat milk is more digestible because the fat molecules are one-fifth the size of those from cow milk -- making it easily tolerated by those with compromised digestive systems. ciao · Seventy-two percent of the milk used throughout the world is from goats. It is one-third richer than cows milk but more nourishing and easier to digest. · The flavor of goat milk is comparable to that of cow milk. Goat milk has a milder taste. · Goat milk has no cream separation because of smaller fat molecules. · Goat milk contains pre-formed Vitamin A in the milk fat that allows it to be readily available for use by the body. · Goats milk contains a more highly-evolved cholesterol than cows milk, making it more available for absorption to the brain and body. (Cholesterol is essential to the health of the myelin sheaths "white matter" of the nerves in the brain.) · Goat milk is closer to human milk and is therefore easily accepted especially by those young or frail. · Goat milk has an alkaline reaction the same as mother's milk. Cow milk has an acid reaction · Goat milk does not form mucous (phlegm) and is therefore better tolerated by asthmatics and those with allergies. · Goat milk contains more chlorine, fluorine and silicon than any other domestic livestock. Chlorine and fluorine are natural germicides and fluorine assists in preventing diabetes. · Goat milk contains 2% curd, which precipitates in the stomach. Cows milk is 10% curd. · Goats are naturally immune to diseases, such as tuberculosis, and are used in third-world countries to actually cure tuberculosis because of their inherent antibodies. · Goats milk is tolerated by a compromised /damaged liver because of the smaller fat molecules and it's naturally homogenized. · Goats milk has the ability to "sweeten" the intestinal tract and assist with constipation. · Goats milk contains a higher evolved carotene (pro-Vitamin A). Researchers have found this to have cancer preventing properties.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2011 16:06:12 GMT -5
Just a question if you don't mind asking, what doctor do you go to? There's ferret knowledgeable doctors here But ive never been so I don't know how much they know.
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