Can you wash gerbils

Answer 1

Yes u can , but don't use soap , u should have room temperature water and and if your gerbil is small enough then use a sink, but if it's a larger gerbil use the tub.plus you must always have a towl ready for when you are done .speaking of at the end of the bath..............once you have the towl around the gerbil the rub gently until it looks dry enough

Answer 2

Depends where they have been.

***No, not if they are healthy and kept in a clean environment. You can bathe your gerbil if needed. Use cat shampoo, warm water and make sure you rinse well after. Also make sure the pet stays warm until dry.

Answer 3

Naturally no.

But being in captivity can cause a build up of oils and dirt on their fur. It is important they always have clean substrate (sawdust) and that you give them sand baths twice or three times a week to allow them to clean their fur, which they would do in the wild.

Also if you were referring to them carrying diseases then I don't think its anything for you to worry about. Especially the domesticated gerbil. In the wild in not sure but you should not be in contact with wild gerbils anyway.

Answer 4

No. They are very clean animals, like cats. They hate getting into water and have their clan clean them often.

Answer 5

Gerbils enjoy sand baths. I provide mine with a large tub filled with Chinchilla sand once a week.

You should never wash your gerbil in water.

Answer 6

yes.