Tristan scenting with his urine

[catnut]

My boy has always been a one to leave his scent esp. when he is in his playpen but he seems to be doing it more often as he is getting older- he is 2 1/2 years old- esp. after he is wheeling(urine and pooping more often). He also scent marks his pots (or new boxes) after i put them back in when cleaning with his scent gland, which isn't new, so i try to do it less often. I'm not sure if it is new that he is using urine or if i didn't notice it before (2 weeks ago). He seems normal in his aquarium or when he's not wheeling. Has anyone else noticed this in their gerbils'- male or female? he was the more dominant when he was with his brother, they were separated due to declanning for months before his brother Theo passed away(cancer or stroke?). I have anxiety and since Theo passed, just don't want to miss anything so i can get him into a vet if he does have an issue. I am checking him more often for any changes- what should i be looking for?

Thanks for any help,
Tammy

[Markpd]

Is he drinking more?

[catnut]

he doesn't seem to be drinking any more, he has always drank for a short time. he isn't drinking for a long time when he does but i don't count how often i see him in the evenings.

[Markpd]

Ok, well that's something anyway, sorry I can't think of anything else offhand atm, I have very limited experience, so hopefully some of the others with more experience will pipe up soon.

[LilyandDaisy]

Lily scents with her urine, moreso as she's got older. She scent marks the normal way a lot too. I've also known Rocket to do it though less than Lily.