patdahat 41 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that Quote Link to post
patdahat 41 Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that the drinker is ok iv checked that. what would be reckomended for her water or would the milk do her better? Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that the drinker is ok iv checked that. what would be reckomended for her water or would the milk do her better? well as kay says lactose milk or soya milk mate,better etting somr fluid in her as none at all.you checked her mouth is she still eating ok Quote Link to post
para1 11 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that the drinker is ok iv checked that. what would be reckomended for her water or would the milk do her better? well as kay says lactose milk or soya milk mate,better etting somr fluid in her as none at all.you checked her mouth is she still eating ok If your ferret wasn't drinking it would probably be dead mate.Leave her alone with her 3 kits or you will lose them as well. P1 Quote Link to post
patdahat 41 Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that the drinker is ok iv checked that. what would be reckomended for her water or would the milk do her better? well as kay says lactose milk or soya milk mate,better etting somr fluid in her as none at all.you checked her mouth is she still eating ok If your ferret wasn't drinking it would probably be dead mate.Leave her alone with her 3 kits or you will lose them as well. P1 Quote Link to post
patdahat 41 Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 my jill just had 4 kits on thurs and very shortly das down to 3 but i have noticed that she's not drinking any water sence, im feeding her a mixture of food suck as rabbit and some soaked ferret food, but i know that she's not getting enough water frem the food. should i give her milk or could i add somethimg to the water to sweeten it, any advice appericated. cheers pat. if its a drinking bottle check the waters coming out of the drinker bit properly.. i would put a dish in anyway with some water in it.. if you want her to have milk get the lactose free stuff they make for cats whiskers or felix something like that the drinker is ok iv checked that. what would be reckomended for her water or would the milk do her better? well as kay says lactose milk or soya milk mate,better etting somr fluid in her as none at all.you checked her mouth is she still eating ok eating ok will try the milk cheer's Quote Link to post
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