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Originally Posted by BrainGirl
I don't know about the dental bites. As long as your hamster has things to chew on, and most foods qualify, you shouldn't need them.
Things that claim to boost the immune system are just a waste of money. I see that these ones contain alfalfa and wheatgrass. For one thing the pellets usually found in small animal mixes typically are alfalfa-based. The wheatgrass is easy enough to grow and even to buy in health food shops in dried form. There's no proof that supplements can boost the immune system, t's a gimmick.
Here's some good reading on the subject: How to boost your immune system : Harvard Health Publications - Harvard Health Publications |
My hamster doesn't chew much, but he loves this little ice cream mineral chew he has in his cage. That's virtually the only thing he chews. He's a very "special" ham and can't eat his food unless I crush it up, so although I don't like mineral chews, I keep it in there for the sake of his teeth.
Thank you, I'll have a read at that now
