Keeping Your Gerbil Healthy and Safe
Gerbils are rodents, and rodents are one of the most intelligent pets you can own. Gerbils aren’t quite as clever as some other rodents, but they’re inquisitive, eager learners, and good decision-makers. Gerbils are smart pets, and demonstrate various types of intelligence. They have complex social skills, spatial awareness, and […]
Gerbils are social creatures, and should never live alone. If you’re thinking of adopting new gerbils, you may wonder how many gerbils can be kept in the same cage (gerbilarium). A pair of gerbils (two males, or two females) is the happiest and safest combination. When two gerbils live together, […]
You’ve probably seen your gerbils grooming each other from time to time. It looks like they’re licking or nibbling at each other’s fur. Sometimes, you might hear your gerbils squeaking while grooming, or purring. Grooming is a normal gerbil behavior that indicates your gerbils are healthy and happy. When one […]
Red nose disease in gerbils can have many causes. Although it’s not life-threatening, it can be extremely painful and irritating. If untreated, the condition will get worse and spread to other parts of the body. Red nose in gerbils is a condition called nasal dermatitis. It caused by the gerbil’s […]
Chocolate is one of the most popular snack foods in the world. You may wonder whether you can feed gerbils chocolate as a treat. Unfortunately, chocolate is poisonous to gerbils, so they can’t eat it. Gerbils can’t have chocolate as it contains a compound called theobromine. A gerbil’s body struggles […]
Gerbils thrive on a varied diet containing a range of grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Along with a high-quality gerbil food mix, gerbils enjoy fresh produce as dietary supplement. Gerbils can eat lettuce, but in moderation due to its high water content. Lettuce is safe for gerbils to eat. It […]