Gerbils

Gerbil food is the same as hamster food. Look for hamster/gerbil food in your local pet store. The average price for food is between 2 and 7$. It also depends on what kind of food your looking to buy. Some food that is really good for your pet is the most expensive.

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.

No, they don't, but it's possible for them to get pulled off.

Shadow, Lightning, Valeriya, Skye, Chewster, Sasha, Lola, Bubbles, Lo Lo and Volare are names I've heard of for female gerbils.

If you ask everyone I know, they would say Carefresh. I would too! Carefresh is a popular brand, that is sold at Pet Supply Stores, and even Walmart! I would recommend the Carefresh Natural.

It is a very absorbent, odorless formula from recycled pulp and paper. The gerbils love it! Give them lots of cardboard to chew on for their shreddings to mix with the bedding, to make the ultimate blend!

NEVER use other types of bedding with either cedar or pine inside of it, which causes the gerbils to have sinus infections from excess dust, and it will eventually lead them to death!

no. when the pups are born the non pregnant gerbil will kill the pups and most likely attemp or actually kill the mother too. but if the mother dies in birth the other gerbil may adopt the pups. take it from someone who knows.

I disagree, if two females are raised together for a long period of time, they can be kept together if one has pups. I have raised gerbils a long time and usually the 2 females will raise the pups together.

max of nine if there is only one it will proably die

It all depends on what you feel is best for your gerbil. You can call it any name you want.... someone I know named hers after brands: Hershey, Snickers, Reeses, etc.

i havent heard they can but my gerbil wiffy's head was shaking for a while one time so maybe they can have headaches

I wouldn't go there. They have been classified as a separate species, meaning that the babies might have severe birth defects. To sum it up, the answer is no.

Gerbils are not rats. Rats are bigger than gerbils and completely different animals.

Yes you can feed your gerbil sultanas, but only as a special treat. You may give them sparingly as this may cause obesity! Other treats can include: biscuits, currents, raisins, bread, boiled potatoes, toast and some breakfast cereals.

But to be on the safe side the first time you give your gerbil a sultana check that it doesn't stick in its teeth or that it doesn't like it.

Yes, they can. Not as well as birds, but still well. In the wild, they do... things kinda like night patrols.

Either she is excited and she wanted to tell her room mates.

Or she thought there was danger coming and she wanted to call her room mates.or shes scared this also happenes to boys and also when boy gerbils thump their feet it means he wants to mate the girl gerbil 8)

well if anyone was stupid to ask that yes ofcourse they r impossoles :p r u dumb ?

Sometimes they can be really fat. They are usually skinny, not too skinny.

* Color: Wild Mongolian gerbils have colors that help them blend in with their natural desert habitat. The dense fur on the back is a golden sandy color (agouti), and the fur on the belly is pale gray or off-white. Domestic gerbils, however, come in almost two dozen colors. Aside from their natural color, they can also be black, orange, white, deep or light gray, and nutmeg (a mix of brown, black, and orange). * Find more about gerbils: http://www.quamut.com/quamut/gerbils Please recommend me!

A gerbil typically runs for $5-$12, depending on where you acquire it. Remember that it is always better to acquire your gerbil from a breeder than from a pet store, as they are typically healthier and more readily tamed.

A gerbil's equipment will run for a total of about $40, if you go the cheap ten-gallon aquarium route. The breakdown would be like this:

- A tank = $10+

- Bedding = $7+

- Water Bottle = $4

- Food = $6

- Food Dish = $1

- Exercise Wheel = $5+

- Nest Box = $4+

- Assorted Treats and Chews

There are also cages that may include some of these expenses in their price, but be more expensive therefore. Habitrail is the most popular brand name pet cage, and their cages start at $20.

Gerbils mucas is red. People often mistake it for blood. Chances are the gerbil's nose is just irritated, but if it is prolonged it could be caused by an allergy from the bedding or nesting materials used. If this is so switch beddings and see what works. Also make sure all nesting material is unfragranced or dyes because they are known to irritate gerbils.

yes they do, but i wouldn't get one from petco because they are usually sick and you don't know their age. i got my hammy from Pet Supplies "Plus". theres are from breeders and you know if they are sick and you know their age and birth date. or else just get one from a breeder local in your state. hope that helps!
Yes, however I would recommend adopting small animals in need, not buying them.

Yes. But most of the time when they are white they have red eyes orsometimes called pink eyes and if they have a black/brownish tail they can have black eyes. Just depends

Salt is quite bad for gerbils, they will have the right amount provided in their usual diet to not have to have extra salt given to them.

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

Same as a hamster or mouse