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- Bacterial Diseases
- Tyzzer's Disease
- Salmonellosis: Salmonella enteritidis
- Bald Nose, Sore Nose: Harderian gland hypersecretion with Staphylococcus aureus secondarily.
- Parasitic Diseases
- Demodectic Mange: Demodex meroni
- Oxyurid: Dentostomella translucida
- Tapeworms: Hymenolepis nana
- Neoplasia (Gerbils older than 2 years)
- ovarian cancer
- skin cancer (melanomas and squamous cell carcinoma)
- benign adenomas of scent glands.
- Non-Infectious Diseases
- Matted Fur
- Humidity greater than 50% causes increased Harderian gland secretion, animals appear wet from excess grooming, fur dries and mats.
- Pine or cedar shavings can cause matted, greasy fur.
- Barbering
- Due to overcrowding.
- Base of tail and crown of head most common barbering sites.
- Renal Disease
- Older gerbils
- Symptoms
- Weight loss
- Decreased appetite and muscle mass
- Drinking lots of water
- Treatment
- No treatment
- Avoid stress
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic
- 20%-40% occurrence in normal population.
- Seizures triggered by fright, handling, etc.
- Can be clonic or catatonic.
- Usually have a rapid recovery.
- No treatment is necessary.
- Matted Fur
What else can I help you with?
Do gerbils have disease?
Yes, gerbils can get a wide variety of diseases like cancer.
Can you get diseases from gerbils?
All animals carry bacteria and diseases that can affect human health. Ever heard of the Black Plague? It was spread by rodents. Gerbils are classed as rodents.
Can you get sick from gerbils?
Lots of ways: * High humidity makes them susceptible to diseases * bite infections- fighting gerbils * Poisoning - spoiled fresh food and poisonous houseplants * Parasites - check your animals thoroughly for diseases. parasites can come from new gerbils
Are pet gerbils safe from hantavirus?
Pet gerbils are generally considered to be safe from hantavirus, as the virus is primarily associated with wild rodents like deer mice. While domesticated gerbils can carry other diseases, the risk of hantavirus transmission from pet gerbils to humans is extremely low. However, good hygiene and proper care should always be practiced when handling any pet rodent to minimize any health risks.
Can anything live with gerbils?
Other gerbils.
Who invented gerbils?
Gerbils are an animal and can not be "invented".
Can gerbils get fixed?
Male gerbils can be neutered, but it is not recomended. Female gerbils should not be spayed. In general male gerbils should not be neutered unless there is a good reason for it.
Are there rodents smaller then gerbils?
Yes, mice are smaller than gerbils, but I think gerbils are the right size.
Are gerbils from the UK?
no gerbils are not originally from the UK but instead from the deserts of Asia. But you can still buy gerbils in the UK
Do gerbils have spazes?
They do have seizures (this is common in young gerbils)
Are bunnys gerbils?
No, they are not related. Gerbils are rodents, Rabbits are not.
Can gerbils have sausage ham or turkey?
No, Gerbils are vegetarian.
