it all started this afternoon when i came home from work. he smelt funny and i realized while i was holding him that he was farting. i fed him KFC maybe that did it what do you think?
2006-12-15 18:04:33 · 3 answers · asked by brnladybug 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Why would you feed him KFC? They are not meat eaters. Do you see meat anywhere in the list of what to feed your gerbil? Hopefully he will not become sick by you feeding him this. Buy him some real gerbil food. They do not need the salt or grease that is in fast food or human food. His farting is a sign that he is unable to digest what you fed him. Do not give him any medication meant for a human either. Some medications can be lethal to pets.
A Varied Diet is Best
Feeding pet gerbils a combination of foods helps to overcome the disadvantages of the different kinds of diets. A pelleted or block diet can form the balanced base of the diet, while a loose seed mix and other treats add interest and variety. You want to make sure gerbils eat enough of the pellets or blocks to get the nutritional benefit, so don't feed too much of the seed mix or other treats though. I would also recommend avoided seed mixes with sunflower seeds and reserving those as special treats.
2006-12-15 18:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I wouldn't feed him KFC - Try feeding him hotdogs instead - or veggie burgers.
2006-12-16 02:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne Rae 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give him some Beano. Beano now, there'll Beano gas later.
2006-12-16 02:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by tmills883 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋