Col_c88 41 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My misses went to pets at home the other day and got some Vitamin Treat Paste for Ferrets by Beapher.. basicly its got 2 colours in the tube that come out together.. one gives all the vitamins and minerals including taurine (w/e that is??) and the other helps the ferrets digestive system and stops them getting dodgy guts.. dont know if it works tbh but my ferrets LOVE it, i put small bit on me finger the other day and ive never seen them sit so still.. on me leg just licking away. whats your thoughts on this stuff.. does it actually do the ferret any good or is it just a nice treat for them. was nice of her to think of the ferets that she supposedly doesnt like anyways Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My misses went to pets at home the other day and got some Vitamin Treat Paste for Ferrets by Beapher.. basicly its got 2 colours in the tube that come out together.. one gives all the vitamins and minerals including taurine (w/e that is??) and the other helps the ferrets digestive system and stops them getting dodgy guts.. dont know if it works tbh but my ferrets LOVE it, i put small bit on me finger the other day and ive never seen them sit so still.. on me leg just licking away. whats your thoughts on this stuff.. does it actually do the ferret any good or is it just a nice treat for them. was nice of her to think of the ferets that she supposedly doesnt like anyways Yep mine love it but unfortunately I think the misis has had it with ferrets now and everything that goes with them which includes me so I reckon that they will have to go , with me anybody looking for a lodger with live stock Quote Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Taurine is a stimulant that's in red bull type drinks. dont know if that stuff is any good though Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Taurine is beneficial for brain/muscle development/communication in ferrets as it is an essential fatty acid that in used in neuron transmissions. It is also good for maintaining eye health. The product also contains biotin, which is good for their skin, hair, & claws. Quote Link to post
steve209 3 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 It also has egg in it, so use it sparingly. Ferretvite is a better product,although it is quite hard to get in the UK!Check out the companions choice website for it,they sometimes have it in. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Can anyone tell me if this stuff ADDS anything to their diet that CANNOT be got from a natural diet? Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 well... I picked up a tube of that, ,,dunno why,, just saw it and having never used ferretone or owt,,thought,,"I wonder if they`ll like that",,, Jeez,,they go mental for it,, I used it to distract them while I hade them at the kids petshow, to take there attention of being petted by scared as f**k adults,,,,worked a treat,, Wouldn`t give them much though,, they have a good diet and do`nt really need owt extra from it,, but for calming them doon or distracting them,,it`s a handy tool !! Quote Link to post
Col_c88 41 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 yea mate they really do go mad for it.. like i say,, the misses picked up in a moment of rare kidness, i actually used it to settle them in the box today while i was cleaning the hutch out.. definatly a nice distraction for them ha. and yea ive noticed they go straight to water afterwards.. maybes its a bit claggy in there mouth.. either way i would never use it as a replacement for rabbits.. defintly a nice treat/distraction/calmer though! sorry Ideation i couldnt answer that question but i very much doubt it. Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Can anyone tell me if this stuff ADDS anything to their diet that CANNOT be got from a natural diet? Depends on what ferrets are fed as a 'natural' diet, doesn't it? Required quantities of certain essential vitamins, FFAs & protein aren't contained in every meat source. Quote Link to post
Dameize 7 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 how much was it o.O Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Can anyone tell me if this stuff ADDS anything to their diet that CANNOT be got from a natural diet? Depends on what ferrets are fed as a 'natural' diet, doesn't it? Required quantities of certain essential vitamins, FFAs & protein aren't contained in every meat source. It wasn't be being a smart ass, i would genuinely like to know? I feed a mixed whole carcass diet. I was just wondering what 'extras' are in the stuff. Quote Link to post
Elmer Fudd 2011 39 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 My misses went to pets at home the other day and got some Vitamin Treat Paste for Ferrets by Beapher.. basicly its got 2 colours in the tube that come out together.. one gives all the vitamins and minerals including taurine (w/e that is??) and the other helps the ferrets digestive system and stops them getting dodgy guts.. dont know if it works tbh but my ferrets LOVE it, i put small bit on me finger the other day and ive never seen them sit so still.. on me leg just licking away. whats your thoughts on this stuff.. does it actually do the ferret any good or is it just a nice treat for them. was nice of her to think of the ferets that she supposedly doesnt like anyways Yep mine love it but unfortunately I think the misis has had it with ferrets now and everything that goes with them which includes me so I reckon that they will have to go , with me anybody looking for a lodger with live stock mate dont worry about a woman cause i told my misis when we moved in together that thr ferrets and pats were here befor her and they will be here when you have gone back to your mums .women you just cant trust them like you can a ferret or a dog .after all if the didnt have t*ts and a f***y we would be out shooting them as pests as well Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Can anyone tell me if this stuff ADDS anything to their diet that CANNOT be got from a natural diet? Depends on what ferrets are fed as a 'natural' diet, doesn't it? Required quantities of certain essential vitamins, FFAs & protein aren't contained in every meat source. It wasn't be being a smart ass, i would genuinely like to know? I feed a mixed whole carcass diet. I was just wondering what 'extras' are in the stuff. Ultimately, there are no 'extras', just supplementary components, provided your ferrets are getting everything they need from their usual diet. The Beaphar product is a complementary supplement/treat containing Taurine & Biotin, amongst other elements. Taurine is an amino acid used in high demand by ferrets, it is a key ingredient of bile, which in turn is needed for fat digestion & absorption of fat-soluble vitamins as well as assisting with brain/muscle development/communication and the associated neuron activity. Excess Taurine is excreted via the urinary system and poses no threat to liver function, as fat soluble vitamins would, therefore it is difficult to overdose a ferret on Taurine. Taurine is very low in rabbit meat for example, and so a rabbit is not suitable for a 'mainstay' diet on this basis. Taurine is contained in animal tissue, but the quantities are variable and so are difficult to determine. As ferrets need 20% ratio of animal fat to their daily diet, Taurine is needed in high quantities. Biotin is contained in very low levels from meat sources. The most valuable source of Biotin is egg yolk. The egg white contains avidin, which binds to the biotin in the egg yolk, rendering the biotin inactive. So the egg white should be separated from the yolk to have any nutritional value as a biotin supplement/dietary component. Biotin is a K vitamin and is also water soluble, therefore, again it is difficult to overdose a ferret on Biotin as the excess will be excreted rather than stored. However, the malt element of the Beaphar product contains milk & milk derivatives, significantly, lactose. As lacose is a sugar, it not beneficial to ferrets, as sugars are associated with/may predispose to Adrenal Disease. It also contains colourings and preservatives. As an occasional treat it is fine and may provide dietary benefits, depending on the nutritional diet your ferrets are already receiving. Quote Link to post
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