Berichtdoor Enya » ma mei 16, 2005 3:27 pm
Dit zijn de supplementen van 8 in 1 Pro (Ferretone, Ferretvite en Ferret Vitasol), hou er wel rekening mee dat hier ook suikers inzitten
afgehaald van http://www.frettenfeiten.nl/voeding.htm
Oils and Vitamins for Every Day
The most popular daily supplements appear to be Linatone, Ferretone, and Sun Drops. These are oil-based supplements that ferrets love, and are a great aid for training rewards, distraction while nail clipping or ear cleaning, or as a treat. These supplements provide Essential Fatty Acids, which are important for digestion, a shiny fur coat, and healthy skin. However, it is extremely important to note that the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored, and not eliminated through the urine. This means that you can easily overdose your ferret, especially with vitamin A. (For an excellent article on Vitamin A toxicity, see LIFE's Independent Voice Oct/Nov 96 Issue). Ferrets can handle about 600 IU of vitamin A per day, so do not follow the dosages (usually cat or dog anyway) on these products. On a per teaspoon basis, Linatone has 1500 IU, Ferretone has about 1300 IU, and Sun Drops has 21,000 IU!! I would not recommend Sun Drops as a supplement, although it is a better source of B vitamins than the other choices. A recommended guideline is about 3-5 drops per day of Linatone or Ferretone, and no more than 10 drops (for those nail clipping days!). Remember that ferret food also has vitamin A in it.
I have a rescue ferret (Compton) who was fed one tablespoon of Ferretone each day for 4 years. He is suffering permanent damage from Vitamin A toxicity -- extremely thin hair, sore joints, overproduction of sebum, and dry and itching skin. Other symptoms of toxicity include swelling over long bones, nausea, diarrhea, brittle bones, restlessness, and reproductive problems (birth defects and spontaneous abortions).
Some folks "thin out" the commercial products with olive oil, which is less expensive, and does not appear to have as much Vitamin A. Remember that whatever oil you are using, whether a commercial ****** product or vegetable oil from the store, oils go rancid. Rancid oils change their chemical composition and can become toxic, resulting in digestive problems and possible liver problems. Oils should be stored away from light and heat. Keep your oil supplements in a dark container in the refrigerator, and discard after 6 months. If not refrigerated, discard after 3 months.
afgehaald van http://www.texasferret.org/news/199703.shtml (.org site dus redelijk betrouwbaar)
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