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A heavily breathing gerbil could mean a respiratory infection. Is the fur puffed up? The eyes half-open? These are also signs. Make sure that you are using appropriate bedding and NOT cedar, pine, or any scented bedding, as these are the main causes of Allergies and respiratory infections in gerbils.
If the condition persists, contact your local vet.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agousually because it is old and tired. (you wont be seeing your gerbil again) :( sorry!
if you have confirmed with the pet shop it is young and healthy. it could be frightened of you/dog/cat/other house pets.
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∙ 12y agoThe gerbil could have a respiratory infection but whenever you are at all concerned about your pet you should take it along to a veterinarian so that they can diagnose what is wrong and treat it as necessary.
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∙ 11y agobecause it is pregnant!
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When a gerbil bites you what does it mean?
It means that the gerbil felt like biting you
Does red eyes mean it's a girl gerbil?
No, the eye colour has no bearing on the gerbil's gender.
What does it mean if the gerbil gets fat suddenly?
It means your Gerbil is overweight and eing regular sized or your gerbil is dying. - GerbilExpert
What does el gerbo mean?
it means: the gerbil
If you took 28800 breaths per day what would be your mean number of breaths per minute?
the answer is 20
What does it mean when your gerbil vomits?
it barbs/through's up
Why are slow breaths are more effective then short quick breaths?
Your body only uses 1/4 of oxygen inhaled. Longer in your lungs means more oxygen used, less energy consumed.
What does it mean if an Hamster breaths heavily?
Take it to the vet.
What does it mean if your gerbil eats sawdust?
it likes saw dust
When a gerbil ear is up what does it mean?
It means that the gerbil is either listening out for something, listening to something or trying to detect what a noise is and where it's coming from.
What does it mean if your gerbil shakes or shudders?
It is either cold, or very scared.
What happens when respiration rate is over 20 breaths per minute?
This means that the animal is either hyperventilating, or is taking very shallow quick breaths because of some sort of abdominal pain it is experiencing. Better take it to the vet immediately.
