Ferret Treats

This information is for ferrets.
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Last updated: Aug 2, 2024 (3 months ago)

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Treat scoring is based on how appropriate it is for a carnivore. The more meat, the better. If the meat % is unknown, then higher protein and fat + meat-based ingredients help it to score higher. The protein-to-fat ratio is unimportant for treats.

I do believe that a small amount of "inappropriate" treats in moderation is ok, as long as they're not actively harmful (e.g. containing sugars or peas). But the keyword is moderation. And ferrets tend to go crazy for biologically appropriate treats like freeze-dried chicken, I don't think they are "missing out" on anything if you stick with purely healthy treats.

Treats Brands

	Name	Average Score	Website	# of Treats
	Vital Essentials	A+	vitalessentialsraw.com	3
	Claws, Paws, & Raw Small Business	A+	etsy.com	7
	PureBites	A+	purebites.com	5
	The Pampered Ferret Small Business	A+	thepamperedferret.com	3
	Orijen	A+	orijenpetfoods.com	5
	Oxbow	B	oxbowanimalhealth.com	3
	Nature's Variety	B	naturesvariety.com	2
	EmerAid	D	emeraid.com	1
	Marshall	D	marshallferrets.com	3
	NPIC	D	npicpet.com	5
	Versele-Laga	F	versele-laga.com	1

All Treats

Legend

		Analysis			Ingredients
Name	Score	Meat	Protein	Fat	grain- & starch- free	pea- free	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats	A+	100%	60%	12%			chicken liver	chicken heart
PureBites Chicken Breast Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	100%	74%	3%			chicken breast
Vital Essentials Chicken Breast Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats	A+	100%	75%	2%			chicken breast
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Grain Free Treats	A+	100%	65%	5%			chicken heart
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Chicken Gizzard Treats Small Business	A+	100%	77%	7%			chicken gizzard
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Chicken Heart Treats Small Business	A+	100%	65%	8%			chicken heart
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Chicken Liver Treats Small Business	A+	100%	62%	26.2%			chicken liver
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Chicken Treats Small Business	A+	100%	80.9%	5.6%			chicken breast
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Smelts Small Business	A+	100%	77%	8%			smelts
Claws, Paws, & Raw Dehydrated Turkey Treats Small Business	A+	100%	80.5%	2.5%			turkey breast
PureBites Duck Liver Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	100%	67%	9%			duck liver
Claws, Paws, & Raw Duck Tender Treats Small Business	A+	100%	46%	15%			duck breast
The Pampered Ferret Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Breast Small Business	A+	100%	90%	5%			freeze-dried chicken breast
The Pampered Ferret Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Hearts Small Business	A+	100%	56.5%	25%			freeze-dried chicken heart
PureBites Minnow Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	100%	70%	3%			minnow
PureBites Salmon Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	100%	62%	10%			salmon
PureBites Turkey Breast Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	100%	75%	8%			turkey
The Pampered Ferret Chicken Blend Dental Treat Small Business	A+	100%	67.3%	22.5%			chicken thighs	chicken gizzards	chicken hearts
Orijen Lamb Recipe Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	99%	35%	45%			lamb	lamb liver	lamb tripe	mixed tocopherols	citric acid
Orijen Original Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	99%	45%	35%			chicken	turkey	turkey giblets	chicken liver	flounder
Orijen Six Fish Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	99%	55%	15%			whole mackerel	flounder	monkfish	whole herring	acadian redfish
Orijen Regional Red Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	99%	40%	40%			beef liver	lamb liver	wild boar liver	goat	wild boar
Orijen Tundra Freeze-Dried Cat Treats	A+	99%	40%	35%			duck	whole mackerel	venison	wild boar	lamb
Oxbow Real Prey Rewards Chicken	B	63%	45%	18%			chicken meal	chicken	chicken fat	glycerin	chicken liver
Oxbow Critical Care Carnivore	B	-	45%	32%			dried whole egg	poultry meal	fish oil	tricalcium phosphate	silicone dioxide
Oxbow Real Prey Rewards Turkey	B	60%	45%	15%			turkey meal	turkey broth	chicken fat	glycerin	chicken liver
Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken	B	-	36%	26%			chicken	chicken liver	pumpkinseeds	chicken heart	carrots
Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Rabbit Recipe	B	-	40%	15%			rabbit	pork	pork liver	pumpkinseeds	carrots
Marshall Uncle Jim's "Original" Duk Soup Mix	C	-	34%	16%			chicken by-products	chicken	chicken by-product meal	corn meal	dried beet pulp
Marshall Bandits Ferret Treats Banana	C	-	25%	9%			chicken liver	chicken by-products	chicken meal	wheat flour	glycerin
EmerAid Intensive Care Carnivore	D	-	36%	29.5%			hydrolyzed soy protein	corn oil	canola oil	glucose syrup solids	cellulose
NPIC N-Bone Soft Treats Chicken Flavor	D	-	20%	8%			chicken	sweet potatoes	water	vegetable glycerin	natural chicken flavor
NPIC N-Bone Soft Treats Bacon Flavor	D	-	20%	6%			pork	sweet potatoes	water	vegetable glycerin	natural bacon flavor
NPIC N-Bone Chew Sticks Bacon Flavor	D	-	35%	4.5%			wheat gluten	corn starch	vegetable glycerin	gelatin	water
NPIC N-Bone Chew Sticks Chicken Flavor	D	-	35%	6%			rice flour	vegetable glycerin	wheat gluten	gelatin	corn starch
NPIC N-Bone Chew Sticks Salmon Flavor	F	-	35%	4.5%			wheat gluten	corn starch	vegetable glycerin	gelatin	water
Versele-Laga Complete Crock Chicken Smart Snack	F	-	-	-			cereals	oils and fats	vegetable derivatives	chicken meal	minerals
Marshall Furo-Tone	F	-	-	-			canola oil	cod liver oil	wheat germ oil	safflower oil	lecithin