Today I’m diving deep into three studies done on pet and/or feral ferrets that help prove the connection between dental health and diet. I learned so much while researching for this video and I’m extremely excited to share it with you guys. Don’t forget to check out additional resources in the description.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The best place for information on raw feeding ferrets: https://holisticferretforum.com/natur...
How to switch your ferrets to a raw diet: https://holisticferretforum.com/natur... (this guide can also be adapted in order to get your ferrets interested in eating chicken wings)

The Chews I Use:
Beef esophagus https://www.petvalu.ca/product/perfor...
Salmon roll https://www.petvalu.ca/product/pacifi...
Tripe twist https://www.petvalu.ca/product/openr...

Toothpaste:
Virbac toothpaste: https://www.amazon.ca/VirbacEnzymati...
Beaphar toothpaste: https://www.amazon.ca/BeapharToothpa...


INFORMATION SOURCES:
“Husbandry, Medicine, and Surgery of Ferrets” 2nd Edition by John H. Lewington p. 474480

“Intraspecific and Seasonal Differences in the Diet of Feral Ferrets in a Pastoral Habitat, East Otago, New Zealand” https://newzealandecology.org/nzje/20...

What is Obstruction Due to Corn Cob, Rawhide, and Stuffed Toy? https://wagwalking.com/condition/obst...


CREDITS:
Icon https://picrew.me/image_maker/257476
abscesses/plaque photo: https://www.vetlexicon.com/treat/exot...
dislodged tooth photo: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...
fractured tooth photo: https://vcahospitals.com/knowyourpe...
plaque photo:   / 1561653470566468  

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 0:54 video intro
0:54 2:29 intro to ferrets and dental health
2:29 5:51 study breakdown
5:51 7:55 tartar buildup and dental abrasion
7:55 9:20 feral ferret vs pet ferret diet
9:20 11:27 how diet effects teeth
11:27 18:47 how to improve your ferret’s dental health
18:47 video outro