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Post by lisa bisa on Jun 15, 2014 8:42:22 GMT -8
My gerbil started squeaking today. She has always been quiet. She is squeaking pretty consistently and is itching. She seems a little lethargic and confused at times. She still moves pretty quick and is eating. Or trying to. Any ideas on what it could be? What can I do to help her? She is about 3 - 4 years old. She's always been healthy.
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Post by rhianna on Jun 15, 2014 12:34:59 GMT -8
You should bring her to the vet. It's really hard to tell what the problem is without actually being there to investigate, or even having the professional knowledge of a vet.
Her symptoms sound similar to on of my previous rats when she had a pituitary tumor - I don't know about them in gerbils but the rat was off-balance, confused, lethargic, and having a hard time eating/holding food. She also was unable to groom which made her pretty dirty and itchy.
The constant squeaking and lethargy would really concern me.
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Post by HI I AM A GUEST on Sept 18, 2014 15:22:40 GMT -8
My gerbil had symilar simptoms when she had a tumor. However with the itching, I have never heard before. Try checking your gerbil for fleas and making sure her cage isn't dusty to prevent dust mites from living there.
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