Silje Gamst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>HI!
>
>My female gerbil Tyra is sick. I don't really understand why. Because I
>haven't done anything that I usually don't do with my gerbils.The day before
>she got sick she was running on the floor a bit, but other than that she has
>just been in her cage.
>
>She just lies in her house. The first day (when she was sick) she moved a
>bit around, but she seemed to have lost her balance completely. Her eyes are
>jammed shut now and she can barely see (she struggles to open them). I don't
>know what to do. She won't drink or eat. right no she doesn't move at all. I
>turned her around because she has lied on the same side for a day or so. Her
>cagemate Tasha helps are taking care of her and keeps her warm, but I wonder
>if anyone has experienced something similar?? Tyra isn't a year yet so it
>can't be "old age problems".
>
>It is terrible to watch her lie there suffering (it has lasted for two days
>now). Is there anything a vet could do for her??
It is likely that she has had a stroke if she has been immobile like
this for so long and is unable to stand.
You need to make sure she gets some water and is kept warm. A hot water
bottle under the tank/cage can help with the warmth. You will have to
offer water. If she will not drink any it may help to get a vet to
inject fluids.
If it is stroke then she should start making an improvement soon. If
not then it may be that there is nothing you can do for here.
I hope this is helpful.
--
Julian
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