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Post by miamiferret2 on Nov 23, 2010 13:26:59 GMT -5
has anyone seen a lower incidence of lymphoma after switching to raw/grain free foods? are your ferrets living longer? have you seen a decrease in other ferret health problems? i am new to this raw thing. i started my boy on it when he was a baby. i'd appreciate any feedback. thanks.
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Post by Heather on Nov 23, 2010 13:47:23 GMT -5
All my little ones came with other peoples problems Lymphomas is a fact of life with ferrets but raw feeding allows them a better quality of life while they have it. My guys have a stronger immune system and recuperate better from serious health incidents. One of the ways to look at it is a lot of the ferret diseases are directly related to early spay/neuter and poor diet. These are huge components. You can't do anything about the animal husbandry of the farm ferret...they're fed a poor diet, treated like little breeding machines and kept in inappropriate lighting (the only way they can breed all year round). The kits are the product of this upbringing. I've had little ones who despite all the odds, have come through their lives with flying colours and lived to ripe old age. I've had little ones who have had all the right breaks and never made it You've done what you can. You feed raw, keep the lighting as natural as possible, limit or no vaccines....from there it's going to be the nature of the beast. Have I noticed a difference, I'm going to say yes. Not necessarily having a longer life, but a better quality of life. Even when sick, raw fed ferrets have a better chance to fight. JMO of course ciao
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Post by 3kaw on Nov 23, 2010 14:09:57 GMT -5
From my very limited experience with only one ferret with lymphoma I'd say the switch is what is keeping my Trixie going strong. She came to us very sick, unable to hold her head up for long. I switched her the first night to baby food, on to duck soup mixed with raw meats. She is holding her own very well. She now wanders the house, grooms herself, and actually started playing with another ferret. This is after the vet suggested putting her down. Other then the consistent love and attention she is getting now, diet is the only big change for her. So I'd say yes it makes a difference.
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Post by sherrylynne on Nov 23, 2010 20:24:38 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure it's making a difference for my 3 adrenals as well. They play longer than other adrenal ferrets I've read/heard about, they eat well. Yes, they sometimes have some tummy upsets, but those are over with quickly, and they are back to "normal" shortly afterwards. I DO know it helps tremendously with faster healing from injuries. One of mine had her tongue cut right through half way across, and it was 95% healed in one week. Vet was shocked.
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