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Post by hannahhart on Mar 19, 2006 7:13:46 GMT -8
My gerbils are not well, they have upset tummies but not serious diarrhoea, one is fine with this and is moving about, happy. the other is very sleepy and inactive.
Their droppings are soft, wet and smelly.
could anyone advise?
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Post by mice on Mar 19, 2006 7:19:16 GMT -8
Firstly don't give them any fresh food i.e fruit and veg and I would strongly recommend you get them to a vet to get treated.
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 19, 2006 7:30:01 GMT -8
they don't seem to be that ill, their eyes are still bright but their coat is starting to go a bit sticky today.
I haven't given them any fresh food for a week or so, i thought it might of been the dry food so i bought a special gerbil mix but that hasn't helped.
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Post by mice on Mar 19, 2006 7:50:45 GMT -8
I should have asked this before but how old are they and how long have you had them?
You may want to keep an eye on them but just keep in mind that any case of diarrhoea could be potentially serious and if you do notice any deterioration in their condition I would recommend a visit to the vets.
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 19, 2006 7:54:56 GMT -8
I just wanted some advice because i kept gerbils for a long time and never had this problem. I think if it doesn't clear up a trip to the vet might be in order.
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Post by whitmoregirl on Mar 19, 2006 9:23:56 GMT -8
I think a trip to the vet is needed now in this case- one of them sounds like he / she might have succumb pretty badly to diarrhoea.  |
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 19, 2006 10:15:38 GMT -8
I just got the quite one out, she seems alright but i'm going to ring the vet tomorrow Could you tell me what colour you gerbil Sienna is, she looks very pretty!  |
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Post by whitmoregirl on Mar 19, 2006 10:54:25 GMT -8
Sienna is a Golden Argente Best go to the vets - diarrhoea can be pretty dangerous! |
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 19, 2006 11:53:59 GMT -8
I will, thank you
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 20, 2006 7:44:51 GMT -8
I think i've discovered stress might have something to do with it! I just found my cat attached to the side of the gerbil tank. My cat's worked out how to open the door to the room with they are kept in .He seems to have been using it like reality t.v show. Rodent Big Brother!
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Post by hannahhart on Mar 22, 2006 10:03:19 GMT -8
Update!
Just been to the Vets, gerbils are quite sick. Got some medicine for them now, so hope they will be oky now! Vet said i could it before it got bad
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Post by mice on Mar 22, 2006 12:36:54 GMT -8
Aww poor babies, lets hope they get better soon. Keep us updated . |
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