Ferrets are small, weasel-like domesticated mammals that are fast becoming household pets nowadays. In fact, next to dogs and then cats, ferrets take the third spot as the most popular uncaged pet in the whole of North America, which is not surprising if you consider it. After all, ferrets are cute and energetic. They also live long with an average lifespan of a decade. These factors to consider make them great long-term companions for many people.
Once you do choose to have ferrets as pets, you must make sure that they`ll get only the best nutrition you can provide, which is the Zupreem Ferret Diet from
Pet Store. This food product, as its name clearly states, is formulated especially for ferrets. Because these animals love to eat meat but are not too keen on grains, this food product has 42% protein content coming from high-quality, first-class meat. The resulting taste is delicious and appetizing, something ferrets love to eat eat over and over.
The Zupreem Ferret Diet has no grains whatsoever to adapt to the taste buds and nutritional requirements of ferrets. Instead, it has chicken, salmon, and venison, which are all great sources of protein and fat. To keep the meal well-balanced, peas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, raspberries, and blueberries are added to the mix. Nevertheless, the dominant flavor is still meat because it appeals most strongly to
ferrets.
ZuPreem® Premium Ferret DietZuPreem® Premium Ferret Diet is a nutritious and highly digestible diet designed to meet the total nutritional needs ofgrowing, adult, and reproducing ferrets.The diet is formulated with real chicken and egg, and delivers the high level ofprotein ferrets require. Fortified with vitamins and minerals, and the amino acids taurine and methionine, ZuPreemPremium Ferret Diet requires no supplements.- An irresistible taste ferrets love
Assures ferrets will consume 100% of the daily nutrients they need for a healthy life - 40% high-quality protein
Nutrient-dense diet with no corn meets a ferret’s need for a diet high in meat protein - Made from highly digestible real chicken and egg
Because ferrets have a rapid gastrointestinal transit time of 3-4 hours,they require a diet made from high-quality, easily digestible animal protein sources - 20% fat to fuel a ferret’s high-energy needs
Helps ferrets maintain optimum energy and health - Balanced nutrition in a fixed formula diet
Recommended by leading ferret veterinarians and consistentquality nutrition ferret owners can depend on - Fortified with vitamins and minerals
No supplements required - Flax seed provides Omega Fatty Acids
Contributes to healthy skin and a shiny coat - Contains no fish meal
No fishy odor appeals to ferret owners - Fortified with taurine and methionine
Essential amino acids ferrets need to maintain good health - Naturally preserved with Vitamins E and C
Maintains freshness with no artificial preservatives
Product CharacteristicsTriangle shaped extruded nugget, approximately11mm. x 4.6 mm. in size.
Shelf-life: One year from date of manufacture.
Feeding InstructionsZuPreem® Premium Ferret Diet is meant to be yourferret’s sole diet. Feed free choice and limit the amountof treats to no more than 20% of your ferret’s total diet.Remove old food and replenish with new food daily.
Weaning – Moisten food with warm water until it issoft. During this time, also introduce a few dry nuggets.Replace uneaten moistened food after four hours.Growing Ferrets – Young ferrets need plenty of energyand nutrients to help them grow and develop. Feed dietfree choice or as much as your ferret will eat to meetnutritional needs.
Adult Ferrets – Feed ZuPreem Premium Ferret Dietfree choice. On average, ferrets will consume 1/2 to 3/4cup of food per day. Adjust the amount of food dependingon age, activity and environment to maintain optimalbody weight without obesity or excessive thinness.
Reproducing Jills – Reproducing jills need significantlymore food during cert ain stages of pregnancy and untilthe kits are weaned. Make sure the ferret is offered morethan she chooses to eat during this time.
Converting to ZuPreem® Premium Ferret Diet –Slowly introduce your ferret to ZuPreem Premium FerretDiet by mixing it with the previous diet over seven to 14days. Gradually increase the amount of Premium FerretDiet and reduce the amount of the previous diet untilZuPreem Premium Ferret Diet makes up 100% of thetotal diet.
Note – As an indicator of health, always monitor forchanges in weight and body condition. Provide adequateamounts of food to maintain good body condition,preventing excessive thinness or obesity.
Always provide clean, fresh water.
IngredientsChicken meal, Chicken fat, Ground wheat,Wheat flour,Chicken, Egg product, Beet pulp, Natural chicken flavor,Brewers yeast, Flax seed, Potassium chloride, Cholinechloride, Iodized salt,Taurine, DL-methionine, Naturalmixed tocopherols, Rosemary extract, Citric acid, Ferroussulfate, Zinc oxide, Copper chloride, Manganous oxide,Calcium iodate, Sodium selenite,Vitamin A supplement,Vitamin D3 supplement,Vitamin E supplement,Thiamine,Niacin, Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride,Riboflavin, Folic acid, Biotin,Vitamin B12 supplement.
| Guaranteed Analysis % |
| Crude Protein (Minimum) | 40 |
| Crude Fat (Minimum) | 20 |
| Crude Fiber (Maximum) | 2 |
| Moisture (Maximum) | 10 |
