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jeanette · 06-19-2008, 01:48 PM

This thread has certainly got my brain working, thanks for bringing this up James its definately worth more than just one look. just as a question here, could the fish be important as a diuretic? fish oils have long been known for the effect they have on a healthy digestive system, is it possible that with a rodent only diet that Garters do not have the necessary oils to maintain a healthy bowel and so you get the hair impaction that you mentioned earlier?

06-19-2008, 01:48 PM	#50 (permalink)
jeanette "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i live in the uk near the city of sheffield Posts: 476 Country:	Re: Rodent diet This thread has certainly got my brain working, thanks for bringing this up James its definately worth more than just one look. just as a question here, could the fish be important as a diuretic? fish oils have long been known for the effect they have on a healthy digestive system, is it possible that with a rodent only diet that Garters do not have the necessary oils to maintain a healthy bowel and so you get the hair impaction that you mentioned earlier?