Can ferrets eat milk and dairy?
When it is a problem
- Ferrets are carnivores and their diet should be meat based. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
Signs to watch for
- Dairy foods are difficult for ferrets to digest. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
Sources
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Ferret (opens in a new tab)
“Do not feed milk or other dairy products or foods rich in carbohydrates. All of these items are difficult for ferrets to digest.”
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Ferret (opens in a new tab)
“Because ferrets are carnivores, their diet should be meat based.”