Recipe by Michael Janke, South Florida Ferret Club & Rescue

This is a very simple recipe that has proven to be a life saver for many of our shelter's ferrets. This (along with Prednisone) is also used for the hypoglycemic ferrets at the shelter with excellent results.

INGREDIENTS

1 can of A/D, Hills Prescription diet (available from your vet)
1 jar of Gerber's 2nd stage chicken or turkey baby food
1/4 tsp. FerretZyme (available from For Ferrets Only, 1-305-378-8877)
1/2 baby food jar of water (personally, I use little additional water unless dehydration is a concern).

PREPARATION

Mix all ingredients well. Note that the FerretZyme will thin the mixture considerably as the enzymes go to work breaking down the nutrients.

STORAGE

May be refrigerated for up to 48 hours. Freeze in an ice cube tray for longer storage.

SERVING

Feed at least 25 cc's at a time, more if your ferret wants it. How many times you feed per day depends on whether or not your ferret is eating any of its regular food. Medications may be added at time of feeding. Warming to body temperature seems to make ferrets more eager to eat this.