When your gerbil develops a sudden head tilt, this indicates a health problem with the brain or ears. As a result, you must get your gerbil seen by a vet […]
Gerbil Health
Why Is Gerbil’s Nose Red? Treating + Preventing Nasal Dermatitis
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 […]
Do Gerbils Need Salt Licks?
Lots of animals, and some rodents, are given salt licks. These are blocks of salt that can contain essential minerals that may be lacking in the diet. Gerbils get enough […]
Gerbil Health Monitoring: How to Check for Problems + Illnesses
You want to make sure that your gerbil is healthy. A gerbil health check, which is a thorough once-over to look at every part of your pet, is the best […]
Do Female Gerbils Have Periods?
The period is a sign of fertility, indicating that the female of the species can have babies. But you may not have noticed fertile gerbils having a period. Gerbils have […]
My Gerbil Is Cold and Not Moving (Why?)
If your gerbil has stopped moving, and feels cold to the touch, you’re understandably concerned about your pet’s welfare. This is normally due to a severe health problem, or worse, […]
Can Gerbils Have Heart Attacks?
A gerbil’s heart rate is very high, so its heart already works extremely hard. Any animal with a heart can have a heart attack (also knowns as myocardial infarctions or […]
How to Keep Gerbils Cool in Hot Weather
Gerbils have ways to keep cool when it’s too hot. These mechanisms enable them to survive in the wild during the summer months. But in captivity, you need to take […]
Can Gerbils Get Too Cold?
Gerbils are warm-blooded mammals, and produce their own body heat like us. Also, like humans, they can get cold in the winter. Low body temperatures can lead to health issues. […]
Why Is My Gerbil Drinking So Much Water?
Gerbils don’t drink much water. So, if you notice that your gerbil keeps drinking, you’re right to be concerned about its health. Excessive drinking in gerbils could be related to […]
Do Gerbils’ Teeth Keep Growing?
Your gerbil will grind its teeth down naturally. But if it’s sick or injured or eats the wrong type of foods, it’ll be unable to do so. So, you may […]
Do Gerbils Lose Their Teeth? (Lost, Missing and Broken Teeth)
Help, my gerbil lost its tooth! Gerbil teeth problems are common. And because your gerbil’s teeth, particularly the incisors, are so important these problems can threaten your pet’s health. Gerbils […]