There are a lot of traditional dog treats on the market that are equally as delicious for ferrets! In fact, there are an array of items that people don't realize are entirely safe and actually very healthy for ferrets that are typically sold for dogs. Here are a few of our favorites.
Pig Ears: Visit your local pet store's dog snack isle and pick up a bag of all natural dried pig ears. They are a dog treat that most ferrets love! Just one will keep them busy for a while, so a big bag could last well up to two months. Plus it naturally helps keep their teeth strong and clean!
Click their name to learn more about this great rescue!
Pig Ears: Visit your local pet store's dog snack isle and pick up a bag of all natural dried pig ears. They are a dog treat that most ferrets love! Just one will keep them busy for a while, so a big bag could last well up to two months. Plus it naturally helps keep their teeth strong and clean!
Ham Bones: When your finished with your holiday ham, boil the bone in water to get any 'seasonings' off and then let them cool in the fridge overnight. They make great chew toys and treats for ferrets. They'll love licking out the marrow. If you can, take a bone saw and slice them into small 1 inch wide pieces. This way it's easier for ferrets to move them around and pick out the marrow.
Rawhide Chews: All-natural rawhide chews (like the ones for small dog breeds) make amazing snacks for ferrets. Not only do they find them irresistible, the hard texture helps clean plaque from their teeth. It's a win win. Your ferret's smile stays healthy and they get to gnaw away for a few hours!
Unflavored Jerky: Dried chicken, beef, or wild game that is 100% unflavored (no seasonings or marinades) is an awesome treat for your ferret. The texture will keep them busy for a while and the food will offer up a healthy all-natural treat. It's a great thing to throw in your little critter's cage before you leave for work- as it will keep them busy throughout the day. "Jerky" made specifically for dogs or cats is also safe for ferrets.
Bird Wings: For people that hunt, bird wings are usually useless. But for ferret's that bit of meat where the wing meets the body is an irresistible treat! And the feathers, oh they'll love the feathers! Ferrets love shredding things apart and bird wings are the same kind of food they would eat in the wild. It's a treat that will most certainly become a favorite in your ferrets household. If you don't farm or hunt your own birds, try contacting local hunters and farmers- as they will almost always happily offer you their scraps. You can also feed bird feet to your ferrets, although the tough skin may make them harder for them to chew.
