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Post by caitlindawn on Nov 13, 2005 0:41:45 GMT -8
What are good sources of magnesium? Today I adopted two new abandoned pups and have had epileptic fits, and I read about magnesium in the diet helping. i went to the pet store hoping that it'd be on the back of any of the food bags, but all there was was mangenese (Sp?). Any comments would be muchly appreciated  Thanks! |
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Nov 13, 2005 0:50:43 GMT -8
Fits in gerbils are common and are a tendency to fit is inherited.
There are no economical treatments, the best treatment is a quiet environment, gently handling and the quick return of a fitting gerbil to its home to recover.
Most gerbils will grow out of fitting, but I have had gerbils whose fitting was so severe they died during a fit (but these from one (now abandoned) line that developed fitting in the 3rd generation).
NEVER breed from a gerbil who fits or a pair/line that regularly produces fitting gerbils.
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Nov 13, 2005 1:04:47 GMT -8
Give your gerbils food that is rich in minerals (especially magnesium is indeed important concerning fits). A magnesium deficiency can cause fits too.
Magnesium can be found in green fodder and grains. So if you give your gerbils a good gerbil food, you don't have to give them extra magnesium or food that contains it.
Like Doomgerbiluk said, it is most of the times genetic! I have those pups too. When you tame them the fits will most likely disappear (depends on how severe it is). Fitting can be started through stress, fear for you. Like doom said, please don't breed further with this line. In your case I'm very sure it is genetic, like it was in one of my lines.
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Post by caitlindawn on Nov 13, 2005 11:46:35 GMT -8
Alright guys thanks for the input. I knew there was no cure, just thought I would try something to help. And don't worry, I don't breed, all my little guys are adopted from shelters!
Thanks again!
-Caitlin
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