When I took Harley to the vet after her issue with this last shed, he mentioned that I should try and feed her as much oil and fat as I could to keep the skin healthy as possible until the next shed. Thing is, I haven't had to try that at all, because even though she normally eats whatever I put in front of her until I stop giving her food, all she's touched since her shed problem has been silversides. Which is great, because fish have more Omega 3's than anything else she could be eating.
This could be coincidence, but it does make me wonder if more typical hunger strikes may not just be because they enjoy eating a particular food, but because they need more of a certain nutrient.

What are you guys' opinions on that?


(Harley is still improving btw, though I don't think she'll be 100% back to normal until she sheds again)