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Not necessarily. It can be a small sign, but if he is himself, then he's probably fine. Gerbils have very silky coats which can get greasy very easily. Here are some possible solutions/causes:
- lack of minerals (my gerbils coats were very ruffled and have improved with their mineral block). Play on their hobbies- they love to chew so provide him with a mineral block big enough to chew.
- Lack of proper bedding. Certain types of bedding can make their hair ruffled. If you give them a sand pit, this should help immensley (thats how they clean themselves in the wild).
- make sure your hands arent dirty or greasy when you hold him.
- Sometimes its just their type of fur (my gerbils have very silky and greasy fur, others may have coarse fur).
But watch him carefully and he doesnt seem to have any other problems, then hes probably okay. If you notice something strange, you should perhaps take him to the vet.
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What else can I help you with?
Do gerbils lose hair?
Gerbils may start to shed when the weather gets warmer. Other that that, gerbils should not loose hair unless they are sick. If a gerbil is loosing hair, it could be very sick.
What cheese does gerbils like best?
Gerbils CAN'T eat cheese they get sick.
Can gerbils kill you?
no but they can make you sick
Can you put hair gell in your gerbils hair?
yes. gerbils enjoy sporting many different types of hairstyles.
Who has ruffled Harry Potter's hair?
Practically everyone in the series.
Do gerbils get sick with nail varnish?
My guess would be YES
Why are gerbils born bald?
we dont have hair when we are born do we!
Could gerbils eat vegatables?
yes, but never feed your gerbils oranges because it could get them sick and could also lead to death
What would shirly temple wear?
black patent leather buckle shoes, ruffled socks, full skirts and ruffled short sleeve shirts. also, a big bow and ringlets in her hair.
Can gerbils eat banana's?
DON'T TRY IT!!! I'm not sure if they can, but please do not try it as they could get sick (many foods are poisonous to gerbils) NEVER FEED YOUR GERBIL CITRUS FRUITS!!!
What does asick or ill baby gerbil look like?
A sick or ill baby gerbil looks normal...Sometimes. BUT, if they hardly move a lot, don't nurse, and their exposed skin becomes pale and/or scaley; that shows they are sick. Sick baby gerbils also let loose a lot of mucus from their noses. Feel the babies nose to see if it is wet. Baby gerbils that are sick also tend to drool.
Why do gerbils sometimes kill their young?
If the human scent gets on the young gerbils too soon when their skin does not have any hair on them, the mothers will kill them because of the different scent.
