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Post by Nathanyel Couture on Jul 21, 2021 12:36:05 GMT -8
My male Gerbil took a fall about an hour ago and ever since he has been laying with his eyes closed and breathing slower and I believe his temperature is dropping and the female is constantly cleaning him and will not leave his side. He did not fall from a high height but he landed on the back of his neck is he in shock or should I be concerned. Im extremely worried.
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Post by Nathanyel Couture on Jul 21, 2021 12:37:29 GMT -8
He is somewhat moving in some aspects but his eyes arent opening he is more twitching places his legs seem to work okay but hes having trouble
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Jul 21, 2021 12:47:16 GMT -8
It sounds like he's badly injured something, perhaps his spine. Are you able to get him a vet? If not, all you can do is keep him comfortable. If he's cold try to keep him warm with a heat mat or hot water bottle placed against the side of the tank.
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Post by Nathanyel Couture on Jul 21, 2021 13:05:10 GMT -8
I can see about getting him into a vet I hope its not a broken spine his legs still react to my touch
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Post by catnut on Jul 21, 2021 13:15:57 GMT -8
sorry to hear he fell, sometimes shock can make it look worse,do let him recover and get him to a vet if you can get an appt. Just make sure he can get water and put his food right near where he is, feed him by hand if he can't eat and give him safe veggies so he gets some moisture until he can drink on his own. Try to remain calm and let him rest.
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Post by catnut on Jul 21, 2021 13:17:45 GMT -8
i have admin privledges so will add you to the board as i see you requested it.  |
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natethegerbilman
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Post by natethegerbilman on Jul 21, 2021 13:30:40 GMT -8
sorry to hear he fell, sometimes shock can make it look worse,do let him recover and get him to a vet if you can get an appt. Just make sure he can get water and put his food right near where he is, feed him by hand if he can't eat and give him safe veggies so he gets some moisture until he can drink on his own. Try to remain calm and let him rest. I have been hand feeding him and making sure he is hydrated he is currently wrapped up kept warm and His companion female is grooming him and cleaning him when he pees. I hope it is just shock and Thank you for Approving me in I want to breed My Gerbils and everything I love them My nickname was Gerbil growing up. |
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Post by Markpd on Jul 22, 2021 11:27:11 GMT -8
How's he doing?
Welcome to the forum btw, sorry to see it's not in the best of circumstances!
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natethegerbilman
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Owner of 2 Gerbils Male Named Zeus and Ares Rest in Peace to Aphrodite and Poseidon
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Post by natethegerbilman on Aug 7, 2021 19:50:22 GMT -8
How's he doing? Welcome to the forum btw, sorry to see it's not in the best of circumstances! An update He is doing good just has a bit of foot injury and a sore hip but he still walking and running around and digging. He just got a bit lazier He likes to eat while pooping in his food dish now LOL |
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Post by yeti218 on Aug 7, 2021 23:20:50 GMT -8
Glad to hear hes doing okay
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