Jutta Fiene wrote:
>
> Hello List,
>
> I need some advice. I have three male Gerbils living together in a tank.
>
> A father with two of his sons. As the sons are 6 months old now fighting
> starts to occur. The father got bitten by one of the youngers (I don't
> know by whom). He has a bleeding wound directly under his ear. He seems
> to scratch it open from time to time.
> All three are lying together now and don't look as if they are still
> fighting. One is grooming the others. There is no chasing or squeaking.
> So I don't know if it's from a bite or another accident. There is
> nothing sharp in the tank.
>
> Should I separate the father from the two others or better not?
>
> What can I do to stop the bleeding and to keep him away from the wound?
>
> I'd appreciate any kind of help!
> Thanks,
> Jutta
You said he was scratching at it. This reminds me of my
Rascal. Check closely and see if you can see or feel a
lump. If so you need to take him to the vet. They can burn
it off with a laser. That usually takes care of it. My
poor Rascal just doesn't have good luck. :(
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