Air-Dried Ferret Diet
The World's First Air-Dried Complete Ferret Diet
No ferret food like this has ever existed. Air-dried complete diets are standard in premium dog and cat nutrition. Ferrets have never had one, until now.
We partnered with a New Zealand-based pet food manufacturer to build a complete, daily diet for ferrets from the ground up. It is formulated specifically for ferret biology, not adapted from a cat or dog formula.
Why Air-Dried
Air-drying removes moisture slowly at low temperatures. This preserves the nutritional profile of raw ingredients without freezing. The result is a shelf-stable, easy-to-serve food with a nutrient density and palatability closer to raw than to kibble.
Most ferret foods are kibble. Kibble requires high heat, which degrades protein quality and demands heavy supplementation to compensate. Air-dried does not work that way.
What's In It
The base is lamb. Lamb meat, kidney, liver, and bone from New Zealand ovine sources. New Zealand green-lipped mussels for natural glucosamine and chondroitin. Condensed fish protein digest adds a secondary protein source for amino acid diversity and omega-3 fatty acids.
No grains. No peas. No starches. No sugar. No fillers.
Minor functional ingredients include prebiotic fibers (inulin and dried apple pomace) for gut health and lecithin as an emulsifier for even fat distribution. All plant-derived ingredients combined total less than 5% of the formula. Every gram of protein comes from animal sources.
This sets it apart from most air-dried cat foods marketed to ferret owners. Products like ZiwiPeak are excellent foods, but they were formulated to meet cat nutritional requirements, not ferret requirements. Cat AAFCO standards set different targets than ferret biology demands. This formula was built for ferrets from the ground up. Taurine is supplemented directly for cardiac health. The dual protein base (lamb plus fish) delivers amino acid diversity a single-meat formula cannot match. The vitamin panel is more complete than most cat formulas. Lower ash (10% versus 12% for ZiwiPeak) signals less bone filler relative to meat content.
Developed in consultation with exotic veterinarians and veterinary nutritionists.
Guaranteed Analysis (As-Fed)
- Protein (min): 35%
- Fat (min): 25%
- Dietary Fiber (max): 3%
- Ash (max): 10%
- Moisture (max): 13%
Metabolizable Energy: 4,040 kcal/kg (404 kcal/100g), calculated by manufacturer.
As-fed values on air-dried foods read lower than the actual dry matter nutrient density because of retained moisture. At 13% moisture, protein is approximately 40% and fat approximately 29% on a dry matter basis, the correct comparison point against kibble, which typically runs 8-10% moisture. This is how air-dried compares favorably to most kibble on the market.
How It Fits Into Your Ferret's Diet
This is designed as a daily food, not a supplement or topper. It can be served as your ferret's primary diet or alongside Dook Soup for variety.
If you are transitioning from kibble, plan for 7 to 10 days. Ferrets habituated to kibble can be slow to accept new textures. Take it gradually.
If you are already feeding Dook Soup, rotating between both gives your ferret nutritional variety from two complete diets with different protein profiles.
Launching Fall 2026
Production is underway in Auckland, New Zealand. We are targeting a Fall 2026 release. Waitlist members get first access and an exclusive launch discount.
Questions
Is this a complete diet?
Yes. It is formulated as a complete daily food for ferrets, not a treat or supplement.
Can I feed this alongside Dook Soup?
Yes. Both are complete diets. Rotating between them gives your ferret variety from two different protein sources.
Where is it made?
New Zealand Quality Petfoods, Auckland, New Zealand. The facility operates under an MPI-approved Risk Management Programme. FDA registration is in process.
When does it ship?
Fall 2026. Waitlist members are notified first.
Want more detail on the formula and why we built this?
Read the full story: The World's First Air-Dried Complete Diet Made for Ferrets
Or explore how it compares to kibble and freeze-dried raw: Best Ferret Food 2026: A Complete Comparison Guide
Developed in consultation with exotic veterinarians and veterinary nutritionists. Learn more about our formulas.
