Wierd eating habits

Question
Hello Amy,
My ferret absolutely LOVES to eat peanut butter and Vaseline, I dont know about the Vaseline, but is it OK for ferrets to have peanut butter? I occasionally give her some licks off of my finger but am unsure whether this is harmful or not. What about Vaseline? She loves to lick my hands after I apply it and once I caught her opening the container and licking it.
Thanks!

Answer
Hello Nataly,
Thank you for your question. Peanut butter in small amounts is fine for ferrets, but watch that she doesn't get a large amount in her mouth, which could cause choking. They also have peanut butter flavored treats in the pet stores which I would recommend as an alternative.
Also peanut butter is loaded with fat, and is a little tough to digest, so it is OK, but in very small amounts.
I would say No to the Vaseline. Vaseline is NOT water soluble and is not meant to be ingested, and could cause a serious intestinal block. Please put the jar up high where she cannot get to it.
Thanks again, and if you need any more help, let me know! ~
amy