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- From: milligan@stein.u.washington.edu (Paula Milligan)
- Newsgroups: rec.pets
- Subject: Re: Salt Spool, what is this for?
- Date: 27 Jan 1993 16:45:45 GMT
- Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
- Lines: 16
- Message-ID: <1k6e7pINNarn@shelley.u.washington.edu>
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- Summary: All animals need a little salt--
-
- In article <93027.032032L98CC@CUNYVM.BITNET> <L98CC@CUNYVM.BITNET> writes:
- >The other day I went to pet store, and they had a boxful of something
- >labeled 'salt spool--for hamsters, mices, and other rodents'. I bought
- >one because it was cheap(25c). I have a hamster and what should I do with
- >this salt spool? Just give to him?
- >-----
- >Justin Bahk
- >Boycott Elvis Stamps!
-
- Usually there's enough in the pellets prepared for them, but sometimes
- they need a little more. Take a sturdy wire with no sharp points
- accessible, and attach it to his cage. He'll take licks when he
- feels the need for salt. One salt lick will probably last the life
- of your hamster.
-
- --Paula
-