vicky
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Gerbil lover!
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Post by vicky on Jan 22, 2005 15:51:37 GMT -8
my female gerbil recently lost her mate of 3yrs and she appeared fine. thats was about 3 months ago. lately i noticed her not eating or drinking very often, sleeping alot, and not even wanting to chew. today she has been running around like she is blind and refusing 2 eat. she has also been breathing very heavily. please reply!  |
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Post by victoria73 on Jan 22, 2005 15:52:48 GMT -8
hmmm
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Post by queenofthenile on Jan 22, 2005 18:01:02 GMT -8
I'm sorry that your gerbil is sick. It may just be that she is getting old. The best thing to do would be to take her to the vet. You said her breathing is heavy, is she clicking at all? Sometimes older gerbils can get upper respiratory infections because their immune system is compromised. The blindness worries me though. Is her water bottle working properly?
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Post by victoria73 on Jan 22, 2005 20:44:08 GMT -8
her water bottle was fine-she just wouldnt drink. but its 2 late she died a few hours ago! |
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Jan 24, 2005 4:02:40 GMT -8
Sorry to hear!
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Post by sweetie on Jan 27, 2005 8:46:10 GMT -8
Hey Vick, I am sorry to hear about your gerbil. . I hope you are well! |
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pixytwinkle
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Molly and Misty, my lovely gerbils.
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Post by pixytwinkle on Jan 31, 2005 9:54:03 GMT -8
i am so sorry |
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Jan 31, 2005 13:44:54 GMT -8
that is a big shame
but remember 2 years is old in the wild, so 3 years is a good gerbil age and you obviously cared for her well.
God bless
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