I found where Souffle told me about the milk! Sounds as though milk is just generally good for small animals and beneficial for their fur in particular.
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Originally Posted by souffle
Mine are currently having weetabix soaked in water and a little milk as the B vitamins are good for the coats. Young hamsters can be given daily extras like thins till about 6 months.
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Originally Posted by souffle
you can give him about a teaspoon daily then maybe a couple of times a week after 6 months. Alternatives we would give are non sugary breakfast cereals like rice crispies, cheerios, weetabix, ready brek but just a teaspoon out your breakfast bowl!
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Originally Posted by souffle
I will always try mine with something with a drop of milk in it to see how they respond as I feel milk is a valuable addition especially for young animals.
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I do agree it probably is not essential. I guess I was just trying to do the best for Mushu so he is as healthy as possible! But then again if he does insist on pouching his porridge...