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Post by Veronyc on Sept 30, 2005 5:26:08 GMT -8
Hello,
Could I give cinnamon sticks to my gerbils?
Many thanks
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Post by sandy on Sept 30, 2005 9:08:29 GMT -8
The idea never occurred to me! I don't see why not...do they like them? Isn't that quite an expensive chew toy, though?
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Post by ashgerbil on Sept 30, 2005 9:13:30 GMT -8
yes, i've never thought of that either. would they like the taste do you think? well i guess there's only one way to find out ;D
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Post by Ed on Sept 30, 2005 12:23:13 GMT -8
Hi,
I would avoid any wood that is aromatic. The oils that give it a pleasant taste and aroma could be dangerous in high doses. A lot of this would be released whilst gnawing.
Cardboard makes the best chew toys. Tubes from toilet and kitchen rolls, cereal boxes, McDonald cup holders. The list of safe cardboard products are almost endless
Safe woods to use are fruit tree prunings and also pinecones are fine to use.
Softwoods can be fine as long as they are not treated and not too aromatic. Always avoid cedar and red pines.
Eddie
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Post by ashgerbil on Sept 30, 2005 12:29:27 GMT -8
aha, okays no cinnamon for my gerbs! ;D
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Post by meganb52 on Sept 30, 2005 21:09:57 GMT -8
I tried to get some feedback from a veterinary message board I belong to, but had no luck. I would agree with Eddie though about a whole cinnamon stick being too much for one little gerbil. I'd be afraid it would upset their stomach.
-Megan
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Post by RyanF on Oct 1, 2005 12:57:16 GMT -8
Yes, there is so much uncertainty for the decency of some types of food for gerbils. I just don't give them people-food altogether, except for carrots, lettuce, etc.
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Post by paws on Oct 29, 2005 23:57:32 GMT -8
I agree with what everyone said. I good chew toy you can give them in non-pine firewood. They LOVE it!
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