jgl
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Post by jgl on Feb 4, 2016 16:05:07 GMT -8
One of my gerbils, Nosy, just passed away. He was out of his cage when it happened and his cage mates (Cosmo and Muffin) weren't with him. I want to do the best thing for Cosmo and Muffin, I've heard some people clean the tank but that seems like it would upset them more to take him then his smell. And how do I make them understand that they won't see him again?
Thank you in advance
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Post by catnut on Feb 6, 2016 15:19:48 GMT -8
soo sorry to hear Nosy passed away, I know he wasn't too well but that doesn't make it easier when they pass. I've had gerbils pass with a remaining brother and sister and haven't noticed them really missing the one that died. Just keep them busy with things to do and chew, the odd extra treat and I'm sure they will be okay esp. as they have each other. How are you doing with his passing? It is very hard when they are gone but gerbils' don't seem to get sad like we do when a friend/relative passes on, which is maybe good for them.
Take care of yourself,
Tammy
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jgl
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Post by jgl on Feb 7, 2016 16:29:06 GMT -8
Thanks, I'm giving them a lot of chewing material and fun toys, but it's kinda hard because I took all of the dangerous stuff (shelves, platforms, bridges...) out for Nosy and now they have a really boring cage. As for me I'm doing as well as can be expected. Again thank you.
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Post by catnut on Feb 8, 2016 15:45:42 GMT -8
it does take time esp. when you are really attached to your pet, just give yourself time,patience and enjoy your other two gerbils.
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nobleandpure
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have two gerbils and might be getting a third soon
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Post by nobleandpure on Feb 29, 2016 14:22:36 GMT -8
if you spend lots of time with your remaining gerbil, he should do just fine. some gerbils get really depressed, and others don't. my gerbil lost a friend and was sleeping most of the time for a little while, so i would expect that if i where you. all you need to do is be patient with your gerbil. and if they so not want to come out of there cage, then leave them alone.
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Post by rs on Mar 5, 2016 7:00:41 GMT -8
So sorry to read of your loss. I am inclined to not rush to clean the shared home immediately--but I'm looking at the date of your post, so it may be approaching cleaning time anyway. I can add very little to what others have said, so just give them attention and be sure they're eating and drinking, and take care of yourself, too.
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jgl
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Post by jgl on Mar 5, 2016 8:02:34 GMT -8
Ya, I didn't clean it immediately but had to a few weeks after Nosy died because I didn't want to disturb him by cleaning it when he was doing very poorly so it was needed. Thank you.
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