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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 0:15:41 GMT -5
Okay so that's probably not it (the squash is just fiber so likely not the cause of seediness). Just checking because some contain a meat too (and that could be causing it). Let me know if things improve/don't improve
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 10:37:53 GMT -5
Ok so her stool was still seedy today, I can't tell if its a lil less than the other day or not. But I also noticed that when I squished it in a paper towel that it was gritty and had some hard pieces in it. Is that becuase I am mixing in some of the brave basic duck necks formula? It is suposed to have ground up duck necks, so those are the little pieces in her stool is ground up bone?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 11:46:26 GMT -5
The hard pieces are likely bone - and that's okay. Her body will take some time to learn to digest the bone.
As for the seedy stools, it could be stress too. Shedding season can cause stress and that can lead to the seediness. How much squash are you giving daily? You might be able to up the amount and see if it helps.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 14:28:59 GMT -5
I have only been giving her the squash like a dallop every other night but have not given her any since the seedy stool...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2011 10:35:28 GMT -5
I would keep feeding the squash - it will help give her the some extra fiber during the switch.
Is Flower shedding? Mine have gotten seedy stools during shedding times.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2011 13:05:34 GMT -5
I don't know how to tell if she is shedding
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2011 19:26:52 GMT -5
Since that one kind of food has bones in it do I still need to go buy her bones? and should I only be feeding her that food a certain amount of days a week? Because she has had it a couple days in a row now...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 10:50:55 GMT -5
If you're fine with feeding all commercial raw (so ground bone) then you don't necessarily need to buy any whole-boned meats. With a soft diet like commercial raw, dental care is necessary (so you'll need to brush her teeth). The bones (whole bones) are natures toothbrushes and they clean the teeth remarkable well (better than a toothbrush).
What commercial raw are you feeding again? I will check them out to see how much bone/meat/organ they have and see how often you'll need to feed everything.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 11:29:40 GMT -5
Well this week she is getting a mix of the pork goo soup and the bravo basic duck neck, because the bravo that i have her trying this week is just duck necks, no organ. so I will probably be feeding her a mix or alternating natures variety and bravo.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 20:59:46 GMT -5
1. Ferret's name: Flower
2. Ferret's weight: holding steady at about 1lb 4.5-5oz
3. Ferret has eaten "X" amount on average per meal.2-4 tablespoons per meal. twice a day. approx.
4. Stools on various proteins. was seedy this week starting wens morning but today was not seedy and loose (I gave her a big spoonful and a half of squash baby food with breakfast this morning)
5. Activity levels: Normal playful
6. Weekly menu:mon-wens pork goo soup with frozen natures variety chicken- added squash baby food tues-wens. thurs-sun pork goo with bravo basic duck necks. sun added squash baby food
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 21:07:53 GMT -5
Nd here r pics from tonight
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 21:08:33 GMT -5
Mmm yummy lol Not!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2011 19:29:37 GMT -5
Is it normal for her to not really eat during the day? but she def eats almost all her food. She might only eat like a couple bites during the day..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2011 20:18:27 GMT -5
How far spaced are the meals? I find that keeping the meals about 12 hours apart with small snacking during the day (I leave some whole meal in the cage) works well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2011 20:23:33 GMT -5
one meal in the a.m. and one in the p.m....
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