Unless Merlin's little pet was magical in nature, I don't believe so...

[He certainly doesn't remember seeing any other weird animals around until today.

The suggestion makes him smile, though in a melancholy sort of way.]

If only it were so easy for you to dispel your own hunger. Now that I have experienced it for myself, I feel I have gained a deeper understanding of your day-to-day struggles.

[It's probably not that anymore like it was in the memory, but it still can't be any fun to deal with.]