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deanna
09-07-2012, 09:25 PM
Are either of these ok for a squirrel to eat? I thought the wheels would be good for her teeth.

What treats are good?

Also she only 6 weeks so she wont really chew them but is it safe to have in her cage?

deanna
09-07-2012, 09:25 PM
Are either of these ok for a squirrel to eat? I thought the wheels would be good for her teeth.

What treats are good?

Also she only 6 weeks so she wont really chew them but is it safe to have in her cage?

shoot wrong forum :(

Jackie in Tampa
09-08-2012, 04:40 AM
NO HAY!
Sqs do not digest hay well.
NO salt or mineral wheels are needed with sqs.

deanna
09-08-2012, 05:50 AM
NO HAY!
Sqs do not digest hay well.
NO salt or mineral wheels are needed with sqs.

I have a bunch on hand already thats why I was curious. I havent given her hay. She showed a little interest in the mineral wheel. Would it help with her teeth?

Jackie in Tampa
09-08-2012, 06:11 AM
I usuallly will give a pinky sized piece of oak branch/no leaves for chewing..
a rodent block or an almond in the shell {they just chew chew chew!}..:thumbsup

CritterMom
09-08-2012, 06:12 AM
They don't need the salt. Those things aren't good for ANY animal.

They sell little ice cream cones that are made out of calcium and packed three to a blister pack - look in the pocket pet section of your local pet shop. They really like those and they can drag them around and hide them in their bed if they want.