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They are not necessarily allergic to it but sawdust is not recommended for gerbils as they love to burrow and it can get in there eyes. This also includes pine and cedar wood shavings which are hazardous. I use simple unscented wood shavings that won't cause respiritory problems and fill the cage 1/3 to 1/2 full so thy can burrow. You could also use shredded paper but the cage will have to be cleaned more often.
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Are bunnies or gerbils playfull?
I have a gerbil and he is very playful! He also likes digging in the sawdust and making tunnels! :)
Are kids allergic to dogs and cats able to keep gerbils?
i dont see why not
You have allergies Are gerbils good for allergies?
It depends what those allergies are... Gerbils produce a lot of dust with all their nibbling and burrowing. That could be an irritant for some people. However it's unlikely to trigger an allergic reaction in people allergic to cat or dog dander, for example.
What is Flo rid a allergic to?
She is allergic to carbonate baking soda, orangutans, and gerbils! There's more too but those are the main ones. Sources; Big fan! P.s why?
Can you use sand instead of sawdust for gerbils?
Bedding is better otherwise the sad will get in their eyes. Sand should only be used in a sand bath so they can clean themselves.
Your gerbil kicks his sawdust out of his cage why is ts this?
Gerbils naturally dig around and burrow constantly. If the gerbil has a wire enclosure, then surely it will make a mess all around it. Cages that are better suited for gerbils so that they do not do this are aquarium setups or fully enclosed plastic cages, such as Habitrail Ovo.
Do gerbils prefer sawdust or woodshavings?
They shred it with their teeth to make bedding material. Gerbils also require some harder material to chew on, such as hardwood or commercially available chew sticks, so that their teeth don't become overgrown.
Why do gerbils' nose bleeds?
All I know is 1 reason.Maybe if you have 2 or more gerbils maybe one of the gerbils scratched the other one......My brothers gerbil did that to mine all the time.I hope I helped you!There are three main reasons:1. Allergies- your gerbil may be allergic to the bedding you use (especially if it is sawdust or man made. But this is if the whole nose is really red and sore.2. Washing- If it bleeds just a little bit, this is most likely caused by them scratching with their claws if they are sharp when they wash themselves.3. Fighting- If you see your gerbils fighting, they may be scratching each other, but only if it is obvious.Number two is most likely, so don't worry, your gerbil will almost certainly be fineHope it helped
Can a gerbil fit in a mouse cage?
a mouse cage most certainly is not suitable for gerbils as they are much larger than mice, Gerbils are much more suited to tanks where they have plenty of room to run around and explore and they also like to dig and burrow and with a tank you can add plenty of sawdust for them to do so without any overflowing mess.
Can you keep gerbils on childrens play sand?
It's not recommended because gerbils love to burrow and it gets in their eyes they should have wood shavings that are not pine or cedar as they cause respiratory problems and not sawdust because it gets in their eyes you can use sand in a sand bath which is a little box and you put a bit of sand in so they can wash themselves but not as the main covering or bedding.
What is made of wood that can't be sawed?
sawdust
Can you use Sawdust as horse bedding?
Yes you can use sawdust provided it is made of pure pine sawdust. It should be noted that as it says in it's name sawdust is dusty and can cause respiratory problems in horses.
