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Post by jess on Jul 3, 2005 3:54:45 GMT -8
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Jul 3, 2005 4:22:07 GMT -8
that gerbil looks a bit hot and bothered to me
nothing a good sandbath wouldnt sort out
as for the stains, that's also normal, try rubbing a little (baby) talc in and brushing it out with a soft brush (a baby brush works well).
do not engulf the gerbil in clouds of talc..it would be very bad for her lungs
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Post by whitmoregirl on Jul 3, 2005 4:26:53 GMT -8
I agree, it just looks a little hot- give her a sandbath to roll in and maybe something like a cool piece of tile or slate to cool her off.
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Post by southcore on Jul 3, 2005 6:37:55 GMT -8
that gerbil looks a bit hot and bothered to me nothing a good sandbath wouldnt sort out as for the stains, that's also normal, try rubbing a little (baby) talc in and brushing it out with a soft brush (a baby brush works well). do not engulf the gerbil in clouds of talc..it would be very bad for her lungs agreed with the sand bath, but i don't see any stains. Rather than try the baby powder, I would just stick to the bath powder. The "stains" just appear to be either natrual fur colors, or perhaps urine/ fecal staining and will work themselves out over time.(not very long at all, my Storm removed all of he own after a couple of sand baths in one day!) good luck! |
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Post by doomgerbiluk on Jul 3, 2005 7:42:18 GMT -8
the talc is commonly used before shows etc to rid gerbils of stains, it removes the grease and the stains that they can't remove themselves. The stain down the middle is almost certainly from the scent gland and will be waxy rather than greasy.
Talc is not something to use every day (or regularly at all) as it dries out the fur.
But it is still extremely effective on stubborn stains on the white parts of gerbils.
One point DO NOT leave talc in their fur, it is not meant to make the coat look whiter, it is meant to be removed through brushing (in fact I usually brush the talc out then allow the gerbil a sandbath to remove any leftover talc). I have used grooming powder before but find it harsher than baby talc and too strong smelling.
I agree in normal circumstances a sandbath is usually adequate and that talc shoudl be used rarely.
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Post by southcore on Jul 4, 2005 9:48:38 GMT -8
To be clear i was just warning against the talc powder, b/c someone not experienced in giving such a "bath" could possibly harm the gerbil and it would be stressful...not that i thought it was wrong and should never be done.
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