It's more than likely the red "stuff" you're seeing is not blood- gerbil
mucous and tears are red in color. It's also most likely caused by an
allergy- sounds like the aspen may be the culprit. Put a box (something you
can cover- maybe a shoebox) it the tank and he'll hop in to explore. Then
put the lid on and hold him in that while you change the bedding. I'd go
with plain paper for now and the nose should clear up in a few days. For
the moment, unless there appears to be an infection, the neosporin isn't
necessary. Eliminating the allergen should take care of the problem and the
nose will clear up on it's own. I have a gerb who's allergic to aspen as
well, so I keep that pair on Carefresh and they do fine. Good luck!
Jill
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> From: Lisa Paleczny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Help! Red/bloody nose
> Date: Friday, July 28, 2000 11:27 PM
>
> Hi List,
> I have switched my gerbils back into aspen bedding. Marley's nose is very
red
> and I think bloody. What should I do? He is too wild to pick up and bites
> really hard. I can't put anything on it. Should I take him to a vet or
what?
>
> Please Help Soooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!,
> Lisa .........
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