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I have been under the impression that ferrets should not be fed carbohydrates (that is to say, have carbohydrates included in the diet), especially insulinomic ferrets.. as the carbohydrates will stimulate the release of even more insulin and drop blood glucose levels lower.

Is this assumption correct? I perpetually encounter conflicting responses in this matter.

I have been inclined to believe this assumption, considering that ferrets are true carnivores by nature and their metabolism is not designed to properly digest carbohydrates.

no argument from me (and my raw-fed ferrets)

kibble is for human convenience.

Sarah
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Sarah
|1 paradise fish, Otis|1 green iguana, Zephyr|2 ferrets,Kody & Roxy|6 painted turtles, Mikka, Leo, Don, Raphy, April, & Poe|5 goldfish, Curly, Moe, Shark, Wiggle, & Fishie Joe|2 applesnails, Timmy & Tommy|2 hedgehogs, Aiden & Loribelle|1 mud turtle, Bug|1 red-eared slider,Nugget|

any ideas on how carbohydrates are process in the ferret's digestive system anyway? if they can't be digested, why don't they just pass through the system like fibre?