Vitamins or nutrients are classified as either Fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E and K) or Water-soluble (vitamins B and C). The Fat-soluble vitamins / nutrients are soluble in lipids (fats). Fat-soluble vitamins, especially vitamins A and E, are stored in body tissues. They are stored primarily in the liver and in fatty (adipose) tissues. Extra care must be taken to not consume these vitamins in excess because they stay in the body longer and can more easily lead to toxicity. A well-balanced diet will not lead to toxicity, but vitamin supplementation might. An example of a Fat-soluble nutrient is Vitamin A. Vitamin A can be found in high concentrated amounts in the Liver. This is why we discourage any unnecessary treats or supplementation that contains Liver or Vitamin A due to the high risk of Toxicity. If you have a well-balanced menu and diet planned out for your ferret, then you have no need for supplementation.
Water-soluble vitamins, which include all of the B vitamins, are easily absorbed into the body. If your ferret was to consume more of a water-soluble vitamin than it needs, the excess will be excreted VIA urine, rather than stored within the body. This means the risk of an overdose is relatively low, but you will have to constantly replenish your stock through the diet. A good example for a water-soluble nutrient is Taurine. Taurine can be found in heart, tongue and brain in highly concentrated amounts.
Recommended Reading:
Vitamins and Minerals in Raw: http://holisticferretforum.com/natural-diet/truth-about-diet/vitamins-and-minerals-in-raw/
Vitamins: http://holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/1222/vitamins#ixzz3zGVSVOYV
Basic Frankenprey Menu: http://holisticferretforum.com/natural-diet/raw-diet-the-meat-of-the-site/basic-frankenprey-menu/
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