My gerbil recently has been sratching his back off, and scratching his eye out. What is this? Tumor. Stupidity? I want him to stop or put out of his misery.
2007-01-23 13:16:29 · 10 answers · asked by screwychicken7 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yea but, well I don't mean to be mean, but he's a gerbil and is would be more money to put him to sleep then buy another one....sorry
2007-01-23 13:25:09 · update #1
to me that sounds like mites. give him a bath in witch hazel and mouth wash a few times.(i did this with my gerbils when they got them and it worked fine) and also spray flea killer around the room he is in. make sure to move him out of the room first and let the spray settle before bringing him back in. GL
2007-01-23 13:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chantal H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you have no $$$ to take him to the vet but you're going to have to do something!If you don't,then its time to let him go...
2007-01-23 13:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have fleas/ticks on his back. As for scratching his eyes, it might be an allergy. Try changing the bedding to Aspen or Corncob. Never use cedar or pine, as they are known to be irratating.
Try www.agsgerbils.org for more information.
2007-01-23 13:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by thundergerb91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I would take the animal to the vet! If he is doing this than it isnt normal!
2007-01-23 13:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take to a vet
2007-01-23 13:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like mites. He may have a secondary bacterial infection also. He sounds quite sick....
2007-01-23 13:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vet. if he is dying, they will put hi mto sleep with gas painlessly
2007-01-23 13:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE THE THING TO THE VET NOW!!!!
2007-01-23 13:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by ninja monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the vet.
2007-01-23 13:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell this to your vet! NOW!
2007-01-23 13:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋