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After searching for the perfect ferret, the next step is to find good food. In the market there are many products that contain the word “ferret” in it, but nothing guarantees that this will be the best option. The marks do not matter. Just because it’s expensive does not mean it’s worth the price. So who should buy?

To eat meat or not eat meat.

Ferrets are carnivores. They may have been domesticated for a long time, like their cousins, they still need meat to survive. Ferrets can not digest vegetables because of their short digestive tract so they need foods that contain meat protein easily digested. 1 of plant material takes a long time to digest, often within 2-3 hours, a ferret is not. 2

Nutritional Needs

The content includes a nutritional balance of protein 32-38% with an average of 35%. Only these percentages can damage the kidneys of an older ferret. Fat should be 18-25% with an average of 20%, which should come from animal sources, too. The fibers should be less than 3% is good, with an average of 2%. Remember that simple carbohydrates are preferred not too sweet. The starch should be cooked thoroughly. The ash content should not exceed 7% to prevent the formation of kidney stones. 3.4

Objective Meow

Some experts say it is okay to feed your ferret cat food, some disagree. Ferret food is “nutritionally oriented to the needs of your ferret. The proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are balanced relationship for a ferret metabolism.” Let’s say five were unable to find a ferret food is available, then the food cat may be a temporary replacement. These can be used as special occasions only for your ferret can get used to the taste if emergency. Remember that the food store for pets in most grocery stores are high in fiber, and are not digestible or a healthy diet for ferrets. 6 There is no substitute for dog food, please! Dog food does not contain taurine, which is vital for a ferret eye and cardiovascular health. It also contains more vegetable protein and animal protein less than 7.

But wait, there’s more …

Do not forget to give them fresh water and food 24 / 7. Without water, your ferret is dehydrated easily. Without food and proper nutrition, your pet will not get the vitamins and minerals you need each day desired. Cleaning the place to put water and food is also a must, too.

SOURCES:

1 http://www. everythingferret. com / nutrition. htm

2-3, 7     http://www. destinyink. com/spyral/animals/ferrets/ferret_nutrition. html

4 http://members. tripod. com / Ferret_Luv / fernutr. htm

5-6 http://www. weaselwords. com/page/ferret_art010. php

For thousands and thousands of years, people have all the vitamins and minerals they need in the foods we consume. However, in today’s world there are processed foods, medicines, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages that interfere with proper nutrition. Thus, for some people, even a relatively balanced and varied diet can not provide enough of certain nutrients to the body. Proceedings of the people would have to increase your intake of foods rich in certain vitamins to compensate and, finally, add one or more supplements vitamins rewarding. Pregnant women and infants: Vitamin supplements given to women who are pregnant or nursing women and the ideal situation this should not be required, except for iron in excess – from pregnancy and lactation increase a woman’s need calories and eat more food, because it uses a natural vitamin supplement. However, women suffering from morning sickness in the morning or beyond having a weight-control diet of pregnant women often have reduced blood levels of vitamins A, C, B6, B12 and folic acid . If this were to happen, so vitamin supplements are prescribed. In general, a multivitamin and minerals are prescribed for all women who are pregnant and lactating women. Infants: Children who received vitamin A supplements are generally not necessary because the RDA for children is based primarily on the vitamin content of breast milk is the ideal food for the children complete the first six months of life. There are some differences in the vitamin content of breast milk and cow’s milk and a vitamin supplement may be important for babies who are not breastfed. Women using oral contraceptives: use of the pill often have reduced blood levels of thiamine, riboflavin, B6, B12, folic acid and vitamin C, B6 deficiency, while the pill is linked to depression and mental one vitamin supplement is necessary. Smoking: half past one pack of cigarettes a day have 30% – 40% less vitamin C in their blood than nonsmokers and vitamin C is used when the body tries to repair the damage caused to cells by toxic elements in the smoke of snuff. This lack of vitamin C may be formed either by consumption and 8-ounce glass of orange juice per day or a supplement of vitamin C. Drinkers: A heavy drinker, will require more thiamin, niacin, folic acid, B6 and someone who only drink socially or not at all, even if your food is very good. Alcohol damages the liver and interferes with its ability to store the necessary vitamins, especially folic acid and vitamins convert the chemical forms of assets. Alcohol consumption also leads to poor absorption of vitamins in foods, and increase requirements for certain vitamins help metabolize the alcohol and repair the damage he has caused the tissues. A drinker is usually not eat well because they replace calories from alcohol nutrient deficient foods rich in nutrients and compromise their vitamin intake. You need multi-vitamin supplement per day if necessary daily multivitamin if you drink the equivalent of four or more outbreaks (two ounces of pure alcohol) of alcohol per day.

Day after day, the field of athletics is competition and nutrition plays a very important right for athletes to achieve their goals. A balanced diet is essential as the need for the body of an athlete to make fuel for optimum performance. In this state, competition is expected at high pressure on athletes to win, you can do for the maintenance of desirable body weight, stay physically fit, mentally alert and carrying out an optimum nerve-muscle reflexes. As coach and fitness experts are not sufficient for a training program to balance successful sports nutrition should be the key. No food or supplement can help make an athlete, a good combination of nutrients needed by the body. Just as each team member works differently in a game, each of these elements has a different role to play in the body. 1. Carbohydrates – are the basis for fuel because it provides energy as glucose. A diet should contain 60-70% carbohydrates, including whole grains, wheat and wheat products, pasta, bread, rice, fruits and vegetables. The consumption of refined flour and sugar should be minimal. resistance of high power and high intensity is necessary, the activities of limited duration which is made from carbohydrates (carbohydrates are converted into sugars and starches supply energy and also stored as glycogen in the liver and muscle tissue .) To stay energized and perform their best to use a strategy of carbohydrates. 2. Protein – it should comprise 12-15% of total calories. They are required by the body to build new tissue and perform other functions. The exact amount of protein an athlete needs depends on the type of exercise, intensity and duration, fitness level, the consumption of carbohydrates and total calories. 3. Fat – must include no more than 20-25% of total calories. Emphasis should be placed in the fat quality rather than quantity. Include less saturated fat and trans fat and saturated fat and polyunsaturated and monounsaturated diet. The fat is used as an alternative energy source to glucose. However, as excess fat is associated with additional weight gain, heart disease, cancer and especially do not have enough carbohydrates in the diet leads to poor performance. 4. Vitamins and Minerals – a balanced diet including all food groups eliminates the need for any sport vitamins and mineral supplements for athletes. 5. Water – too much water leaves your body during exercise. As our body can not store or produce water, the waste must be replaced to prevent dehydration. Drink water, even if the body shows no signs of thirst. Sports drinks are commonly used by athletes for more events.