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Can ferrets eat ice cream? Is dairy bad for my pet ferret's health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | spayed | 2 lbs

Can ferrets eat ice cream? And if so, how much?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 7th, 2017

I would not recommend giving ferrets ice cream. They do not usually do well with milk products because it will give them diarrhea. I would recommend staying away from milk for that reason. Hope that helps!

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