That's why I'm actually starting to doubt it. [He sighs and just shakes his head.] It has to be related to other factors. I wish I was near a library right now to do more research...

Mm.... I think it depends on the food in itself. They're nature-based creatures, much like normal animals back home; too much processed food may make them sick. I'm... not sure, though; mine steal from my plate all the time, and they haven't given me too much trouble. [There's a fond smile as he says this.]