That plain yogurt with all of its bacteria seems to be a cure all for all ppl and pets the same. I love it. Ok. No problem with the yogurt. We always have some plain stuff in the house...I like to mix mine with pineapple or oranges..mmmmm. Could that be given to him as well? The fruit part being a treat once in a while I imagine.

Regarding the mix..I just read on some site that Hartz products should not be fed to ANY animal. What are your ideas? So far no Kaytee products. Not a problem. If the Hartz is not a good idea what would be a brand name of choice for all those yummy seeds and things? You know, if I think about it I actually did read somewhere quite a while ago the same thing about Hartz brand. Someone was likening the Hartz brand as next to poisoning your pet.

About those blocks that I have for him..when I read the label it seems like there is hardly anything in there that would seem that interesting. Here's how it goes..ground wheat, wheat middlings, soybean meal, ground corn, brewer dried yeast, cane molasses, vegetable oil, soy protein isolate....then it goes on to list all of the vitamins and minerals added. The analysis is...crude protein min 16%..crude fat min 4.5%..crude fibre max 4.5%..moisture max 10 %..then it lists calcium, phosphorus etc. I guess that would be where the extra goodies like the seed mixture comes in, to give some variety. Is that right? Should he be allowed to eat the sunflower seeds in that seed mix, as I hear they are really fattening? Take them out and use as an occasional treat?? Is there a certain brand name of the seed mixture that you used to use that worked out for you?

Does he need hay on a daily basis as well? If so, what kind for his age...timothy or alfalfa?

This all seems so confusing...at the beginning anyway. So many conflicting ideas on the net, it's not even funny. For example..no seeds, some seeds, no fruit or veggies when young, yes to veggies/fruit...well, now I have the veggies/fruit idea cleared up, thanx to you.

When you say no watery fruits/veggies...does that mean just now or for all the time?

Thanx for your help. I'm sure other questions will come to mind after I press the submit reply button.