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Drinks
- Milk and dairyCaution
Best avoided. Merck says not to feed milk or other dairy products to ferrets because they are difficult for ferrets to digest.
Fruit
- ApplesCaution
Best avoided. Merck says ferrets should not be fed fruit or other sugary treats, because sugar may worsen a common ferret tumour.
- BananasCaution
Best avoided. Merck says ferrets should not be fed fruit or other sugary treats, because sugar may worsen a common ferret tumour.
- GrapesToxic
Do not feed grapes, raisins, sultanas or currants to ferrets. The RSPCA says any amount can be toxic, and Merck says ferrets should not be fed raisins or fruit.
- StrawberriesCaution
Best avoided. Merck says ferrets should not be fed fruit or other sugary treats, because sugar may worsen a common ferret tumour.
Grains & seeds
- Bread and cerealsCaution
Best avoided. The RSPCA says ferrets can't digest large amounts of starches such as bread and cereals, and advises not feeding them.
Treats & human snacks
- Boiled eggSafe
Yes, as an occasional treat. PDSA suggests a piece of boiled egg, and Merck lists eggs among good treats for ferrets.
- Cooked chickenSafe
Yes, plain cooked chicken as an occasional treat. PDSA suggests cooked chicken, and Merck and the RSPCA list meat among good ferret treats.
- Raw meatCaution
Not recommended. PDSA and the RVC advise against raw meat for ferrets because of the risk of gut blockages and infections such as salmonella.