I think my gerbil broke his back.he's dragging his feet behind him,he doesn't seem to be in pain.what do i do?

Question

my kids said that one of my other kids stepped on him. is there a way for him to heal or what should i do??

Answer 1

Poor little bugger. It sounds pretty mean, but I think he should probably be euthanised. Call up a vet and ask - they will give you the proper advice.

Answer 2

Awwww. poor little thing. kids are so hard on these little pets. I would take it to the vet tomorrow and have it put down humanely. I am so sorry. That's sad. It is just a little life, but still a life.

Answer 3

Don't let the kids play with him. Keep him warm and make sure he doesn't run out of food and water. The fact that he's still moving around is a good sign. Try to keep him in a quiet, calm place.

Don't go taking it to the vet unless you're rich. That's ridiculous. If you need to put it out of it's misery, you can put it in a paper lunch bag and put it in the freezer. That's what they do at Petco.

Answer 4

I don't know how you expect him to tell you that he is in pain. However if he was stepped on and is dragging his legs a broken back and a short life span with constant misery is what he is facing. Unfortunately he needs to be euthanized.

Answer 5

take the gerbil to the vet
i wouldnt really be able to tell you whats wrong unless im looking at the gerbil
if he is dragging both feet then you need to take him to the vet

Answer 6

I assume that there's nothing you can do. The most likely thing is that nature will take it's course and your gerbil will die.

Answer 7

Awww...I am very terribly sorry. Take him to the vet and hopefully he will be just fine. I hope this advice helps!

Answer 8

take him to the vet

Answer 9

u could take him to the vet

Answer 10

one word: StirFry