Can any expert tell me why there is blood bleeding in my gerbils nose?

Question

i try all sort of bedding... yet their nose still bleed..why?
i have been keeping not one but a few gerbils all these years..
everytime my gerbils die.. i bought myself another..and the same thing happen again.. i have tried sending its to a vet.. yet they can't explained to me why. they simply ask me to change their bedding and that's all.. but it just doesn't work!
i even give them a clean enviroment and change their bedding very often too.

they are my darling to me..gerbils are the best rodents i ever come across.(i have kept mouse, hamsters etc. and have no problems with them). i really hope someone can help me. Please...help! it hurts to see her bleed with lots of blood..

or is it because of the hot weather all year round we have here ..(about 32 degree)..

"HERE A BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT TRY TO HELP ME !!"
As long as its make sense and its dosen't hurt my pet. I'm willing to try any ideal and remedies. if i still can't find a way to stop this bleeding problems.. then i swear that she will be the last gerbils i have.. if i can't be a good master to her.. then its better that i stop buying another gerbils.

i have tried all sort of bedding inclued of different type of wood shavings, shredded paper, carefresh, even corncob..etc.
Is bedding problem the only answer to my gerbils bleeding? beside changing bedding, is there any other way?

Answer 1

alltitude could be a problem

Answer 2

Well, there are alot of variables I don't know with your case, but judging by what others have said and your replies, unless it is something rare, it is location, location, location. Whether altitude, ambient noise, allergies, or humidity, the gerbils are not doing well where they are being kept.

First, contact LOCAL individuals - ask the pet stores nearby, or people, if they have similar problems. That can rule out altitude.

Second, try the different beddings suggested above. If the vet says its the bedding, chances are he's going off experience, that bedding often corrects the problem. The site sourced below read, "Substrate: Gerbils do not tolerate pine or cedar shavings as bedding. They prefer recycled newspaper, ground corn husks, etc. They usually need just a few inches of covering on the bottom of the cage. If you use more, they may or may not create tunnels in the bedding. It’s a good idea to add alfalfa to the bedding; they will both eat it and use it for pillowing. " Do your gerbils have too much bedding? Not enough?

Third, ambient noise, like from train tracks and machinery, can keep a rodent stressed and on guard, making body systems work harder, and 'maybe' causing nasal discharge of blood from thin, ruptured vessels in the lining of the nose, or mucus. (This discharge can also be brought on by all allergens and dry air, as mucus is formed to try sooth irritated tissue, and capillaries (tiny blood vessels) are extremely close to the skin in the nose.) However, by placing the critter on top of a vibration absorbing material (soft foam, towels), keeping it at mid height, and maybe draping half the cage with a heavy cloth material, you might cancel out some noise. If nothing else, the critter feels more secluded and safe when it can't see or feel things going on. Try moving to different rooms, too, if you notice a fridge or heater being excessively loud.

Finally, for climate, buy a plastic 5 dollar clock at Family Dollar or some other store that reads the temp and humidity of the room. Studies were done showing increased amount of 'shaking' (kind of a rodent shudder) and belly rubs when temperature were too low, and without others to huddle with, a gerbil may stay longer cooped up in a large nest of bedding to stay warm. They prefer room tempurature (65° to 85"F). If it is hotter than that, they may be cooking from the inside out, but they would show lowered signs of activity or lethargism as they got too toasty, and burrowing to try get to lower temperatures in the ground (which would again cause iritation to the nose from friction and possible allergies.). The relative humidity should be between 30% and 50%. Too dry would cause nose bleeds, and too moist would cause molds and midlews to grow, causing allergy problems. Humidifiers and de-humidifiers are good for your pet AND you (humans do well in similar conditions).

Again, from the source, "It is important that you find a veterinarian that practices in EXOTICS – this is critical. The typical small animal practitioner may not have sufficient knowledge in this area. Even this guide is general in nature and should not be used to diagnose your pet."

At any rate, put a dab of antibiotic on nose twice a day to avoid infection and just do your best. Sometimes, we can only try to help, whether that is enough or not. If your pet doesn't get better, know you put your best efforts to him/her.

Answer 3

Such cases are not uncommon. Gerbils mucus is often mistaken for blood, as it is of a reddish color. The most common cause for a true bloody nose is an allergy. DO NOT use pine or cedar bedding. Instead, you can use corncob, hay or plain shredded white paper (absolutely no ink, so magazines and newspapers are out) The safest bedding material is corncob.

http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/images/prod/100111366_lg.jpg

Answer 4

Maybe the problem isn't that you need to change the bedding, but maybe change the TYPE of bedding. My sister had a rat that bled from its nose and died, and we came to find out later that the reason for that was because of the type of bedding we used. Try switching to corncob bedding, and see if that helps your gerbil.

Answer 5

Your gerbil won't have a nosebleed in any respect. Their mucus and their tears are a reddish shade. Their noses can get like that from hypersensitive reactions. now and lower back the bedding will provide them a runny nostril. it incredibly is a few thing that has scared a lot of gerbil proprietors. The bedding won't trust your gerbil. Aspen is meant to be risk-free. it fairly is pine which you will possibly desire to stay removed from. Carefresh is likewise risk-free for gerbils yet now and lower back it may get somewhat dusty for them. If this keeps provide your vet a decision. no remember if it fairly is blood his nostril might desire to be scratched. **had to make a correction. i could get new bedding. I merely chanced on a link that shown that. AGS is likely considered one of the main suitable web sites around for counsel.

Answer 6

Carefresh and other paper based products are the only safe options. Don't use corncob- it's dirty and may contain bugs. I used to use corncob years ago, but I stopped using it after I opened a new bag and found it crawling with bugs. Corncob litter is a source of food for bugs and it is much more prone to mold formation when wet.

Answer 7

It might be too dry -- make sure the room has enough humidity. You could also try them on unscented toilet tissue and see how they do. Corncob is a very clean bedding choice also.

Answer 8

Noise can cause that kind of bleeding in gerbils! Ambience which is not noisy for you may be noisy for gerbil: even vibrations can affect them that way! So, you need to check on that!

Answer 9

The vets i went to told me it was brain hemorrhage due to sinus, bedding ,noise they really don't know either. Just that it happens to rodents alot. I have rats(10) and we have had at least three die like that.

Answer 10

use super shavin's bedding its the best available at petsmart, keep the noise down they don't like it, and clean the cage real good every week, and wash it out with hot soapy water and rinse, i have never heard of this

Answer 11

Hey *Justme* did you read the whole post he did take it to the vet, before you yell at people-read the whole thing.