Hard food is optional in all recipes. Acidophilus is especially beneficial when antibiotics are being given. Buttermilk or yogurt may be added but may cause diarrhea in some ferrets. Or Moisten regular hard food with warm water and hand feed. Ferretzyme may be added to a batch of recipe.
Ferrets are carnivores.
Ferrets have short digestive tracts and do not digest fiber well. Watch carefully when feeding products that contain Bee Pollen as they may cause an allergic reaction. For ferrets with Insulinoma do not feed sugar products. If you ferret is unconscious, rub honey or kayo syrup on the gums with a q-tip and contact your vet immediately. Never force feed a ferret that is not conscious.