Ferretone

[Ideation 8,217]

I used to buy ferretone of ebay i think . . . . now i can't find it on there. Any ideas where to get it from? Also i was doing a bit of research and someone suggested that ferretone has been linked with cancer in ferrets . . . . any thoughts?

[Kay 3,709]

I used to buy ferretone of ebay i think . . . . now i can't find it on there. Any ideas where to get it from? Also i was doing a bit of research and someone suggested that ferretone has been linked with cancer in ferrets . . . . any thoughts?

 

As far as i know they don't export it now.. i do believe companions choice were selling it but it was very expensive.. check there site

[Ideation 8,217]

What stopped them exporting it? Have you heard anything about the cancer issue, if anyone i'd have imagined you would know. I did try some kind of malt paste stuff i got from pets at home or something, seemed ok.

[Kay 3,709]

What stopped them exporting it? Have you heard anything about the cancer issue, if anyone i'd have imagined you would know. I did try some kind of malt paste stuff i got from pets at home or something, seemed ok.

 

 

Its something to do with eight in one who i think either make it or exported it .. i am going back about 3 yrs.. as for the cancer thing i have no idea to be honest

[longnetter 32]

I think it was something to do with its description as a "food supplement" or "food additive" either way I believe and I may be wrong that it wasn't authorised under the description ,which ever, it was being sold as .

 

ATB

[Kay 3,709]

companions choice do have it

 

http://www.companionschoice.co.uk/category_Ferret_Grooming_And_Health_Products_1.htm

[ferrety f 23]

Make your own mate, a lot lot cheaper and not as many additives. i use 3 parts olive or soya bean oil, 1 part cod liver oil & 1 part sunflower oil, and they love nail cutting time

[romany52 313]

Never used the stuff, never felt the need. Mike.

[jamiew 11]

I used to buy ferretone of ebay i think . . . . now i can't find it on there. Any ideas where to get it from? Also i was doing a bit of research and someone suggested that ferretone has been linked with cancer in ferrets . . . . any thoughts?

never had any problems,ferrets love it, could,nt do with out the stuff,atb jamiew

[romany52 313]

I used to buy ferretone of ebay i think . . . . now i can't find it on there. Any ideas where to get it from? Also i was doing a bit of research and someone suggested that ferretone has been linked with cancer in ferrets . . . . any thoughts?

never had any problems,ferrets love it, could,nt do with out the stuff,atb jamiew

What do you use it for ?

[johnmac666 2]

companions choice do have it

 

http://www.companionschoice.co.uk/category_Ferret_Grooming_And_Health_Products_1.htm

 

very expensive & its the smaller bottle not the large one i paid a £1 less for a bigger bottle off a guy called big kev off flea bay but he has ran out , it can be used as i bribe whilst cutting nails, just put a bit on their belly & they will sit still whilst you clip nails/groom/clean ears/out & general health checks , use in moderation as too much gives them craps, seems to help clean them out if they are moulting, regards john

[Malt 379]

Spit on your hand and let them lick it off. Sounds unpleasant but they love it.

[Ideation 8,217]

Spit on your hand and let them lick it off. Sounds unpleasant but they love it.

 

 

Yer i know, i use that and also egg, was just wondering about the ferretone - more interested in the cancer scare bit???

[Davidh 5]

Companions choice do their own version. Bigger bottle and cheaper. Not heard about the cancer scare but I wouldn't be surprised if there is a link. I know that vets are now more clued up on ferrets so more pepole them when are sick but I think there seems more and more cancers in ferrets. I personally think that the increase in the feeding of complete food has also got something to do with it.

 

What do you think. Am I talking rubbish? Let me know.

[Coneytrappr 30]

David you ain't talking rubbish mate, excessive carbohydrates in the diet has been linked to pancreatic cancer in ferrets ['insulinoma']and the main source of carbohydrates in the modern ferret diet? Yep, processed foods. This cancer is not found in ferrets which are raised totally on fur and feather.

 

As for the ferretone being linked to cancer, I have no idea. I've never used the stuff, tbh.