g. m. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>The wound under the ear may not be from fighting. Gerbils sometimes get
>a small growth under their ears called a collestolma (not sure of
>correct term or spelling). And this is scratched open when they scratch
>or clean themselves. See sore ears here--
>http://www.rodent.demon.co.uk/gerbils/ailments.htm
>
>--
>Gary's web pages -
>http://home.talkcity.com/StudioDr/go5
Cholestiatomas are a growth in the middle ear that cause head tilts and
balance problems. Granulomas are harmless mole like growths on the
external parts of the ear that can bleed if scratched.
--
Julian
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