Post by lovinlife08 on May 16, 2009 20:12:55 GMT -5
1. How many ferrets do you currently have? What are their names, ages, genders, and do they have any health problems (this is VERY important)?
~ We have 1 ferret - female- 8months - no health problems
2. What are your ferrets currently eating? Include their main diet, plus any treats or supplements (such as duk soup).
~ She is currently eating "Kaytee- Fiesta mix"
It was the only food in are area that had meat as a first ingredient and no vegtibles and or fruit listed.
3. What kind of diet do you want to switch to?
~ I would like to switch to a combination diet-- Raw & Live
4. Why do you want to switch to this more natural diet?
~I have researched a lot and come to the conclusion that thats how they survive in the wild and they do just fine! Also I have heard that it has many pros- such as healthier, happier, ect
5. Where/what/who got you interested in natural diets?
~Self interest
6. Please list the current weight for your ferret(s). Do they appear overweight? Underweight? How is there muscle tone?
~ about 1.5 pounds. she dosnt seem underweight- - but I think she could stand to weigh a little more. Her muscle tone seems fine....
7. What is the condition of your ferret's teeth/gums? (can you get a picture?)
~Good condition
8. Describe the texture/color of your ferrets coat.
~smooth- sable
9. How often does your ferret go to the bathroom?
~at least one every other hour
10. Does your ferret's feces and/or urine smell?
~Urine yes!
11. Smell your ferret. How strong is their odor?
~ im not sure what is norm - - I can smell her- - but its not overwhelming
12. On a scale of 1-10, 1 being completely lethargic and 10 being "through the roof!" what is your ferret's energy level?
~When she is awake she is about an 8. When you wake her up she is a klutz and is about a 4
13. How excited is your ferret about meal time (when fed kibble)?
~Meal time is 24/7- so not much excitment?
14. Have you attempted to switch from kibble to a natural diet in the past? If so, what methods have you tried. Be specific.
~Nope
15. What other information about your ferret(s) would you like to share?
16. If you can, please post a clear photograph of EACH of your ferrets directly below:
~(Camera not working corectly)
17.
a.) Do you understand that by starting this thread you commit to posting updates on the progress of your ferret(s) diet switch atleast every other day?**
~Yes
b.) Do you understand that if you will be away from your computer for an extended period of time you will need to exchange phone numbers (or email addresses if you don't feel comfortable exchanging numbers)via private message with your assigned mentor, so that we can monitor your progress and ensure your ferret's saftey during the switch?
~Yes
c.) Do you understand that any threads that have not been updated in for more then a week (with no explaination as to why you are absent) will result in the deletion of the thread?***
~Yes
~ We have 1 ferret - female- 8months - no health problems
2. What are your ferrets currently eating? Include their main diet, plus any treats or supplements (such as duk soup).
~ She is currently eating "Kaytee- Fiesta mix"
It was the only food in are area that had meat as a first ingredient and no vegtibles and or fruit listed.
3. What kind of diet do you want to switch to?
~ I would like to switch to a combination diet-- Raw & Live
4. Why do you want to switch to this more natural diet?
~I have researched a lot and come to the conclusion that thats how they survive in the wild and they do just fine! Also I have heard that it has many pros- such as healthier, happier, ect
5. Where/what/who got you interested in natural diets?
~Self interest
6. Please list the current weight for your ferret(s). Do they appear overweight? Underweight? How is there muscle tone?
~ about 1.5 pounds. she dosnt seem underweight- - but I think she could stand to weigh a little more. Her muscle tone seems fine....
7. What is the condition of your ferret's teeth/gums? (can you get a picture?)
~Good condition
8. Describe the texture/color of your ferrets coat.
~smooth- sable
9. How often does your ferret go to the bathroom?
~at least one every other hour
10. Does your ferret's feces and/or urine smell?
~Urine yes!
11. Smell your ferret. How strong is their odor?
~ im not sure what is norm - - I can smell her- - but its not overwhelming
12. On a scale of 1-10, 1 being completely lethargic and 10 being "through the roof!" what is your ferret's energy level?
~When she is awake she is about an 8. When you wake her up she is a klutz and is about a 4
13. How excited is your ferret about meal time (when fed kibble)?
~Meal time is 24/7- so not much excitment?
14. Have you attempted to switch from kibble to a natural diet in the past? If so, what methods have you tried. Be specific.
~Nope
15. What other information about your ferret(s) would you like to share?
16. If you can, please post a clear photograph of EACH of your ferrets directly below:
~(Camera not working corectly)
17.
a.) Do you understand that by starting this thread you commit to posting updates on the progress of your ferret(s) diet switch atleast every other day?**
~Yes
b.) Do you understand that if you will be away from your computer for an extended period of time you will need to exchange phone numbers (or email addresses if you don't feel comfortable exchanging numbers)via private message with your assigned mentor, so that we can monitor your progress and ensure your ferret's saftey during the switch?
~Yes
c.) Do you understand that any threads that have not been updated in for more then a week (with no explaination as to why you are absent) will result in the deletion of the thread?***
~Yes