Very unhealthylooking Gerbil
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Post by Very unhealthylooking Gerbil on Feb 5, 2012 13:08:11 GMT -8
My Gerbil Sammy, is almost 4 years old now. Ever since he was about 2 years, he has had a large black bumpy thing on his ear. It started out small, but now it's bigger than his whole ear! It grows through his ear too! I noticed one of his eyes also has red stuff oozing out. He's also losing fur on his back, head, and feet. He acts perfectly healthy, but he's getting thinner. Worse yet, his teeth and claws are also over-grown!!! I really need help to find out if he may be in pain. Can someone help me, please?
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Post by cortez1011 on Feb 5, 2012 13:48:17 GMT -8
it is most likely a tumor, I would take him to the vet to get his teeth done... with overgrown teeth, they cant eat properly which will cause them to lose weight.
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Post by SunshineGerbils on Feb 5, 2012 13:53:19 GMT -8
Sounds like a tumor. Like cortez said take him to the vet for his teeth. My vet does teeth and nails for only $16! He will need to see a vet to get the tumor off.
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Post by esztershine on Feb 6, 2012 7:33:29 GMT -8
Could be a wart. The red tear suggests maybe too dusty home or stress. The teeth should be trimmed by a vet, but you know him best, how he would deal with it. Try crushing up nuts and seeds and mix in water and some brocolli and/or peas and give him that mash so he wont starve
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