LEENKNEGT-LIOEN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> Hi everyone,
>
> I am always overworried about our gerbils and our cats and my
> parents and sisters always chaff me with it. But now, because I've
> read that gerbil coat is a good parameter for the health, I thought
> I'd better ask this one. Defenetly,after I read what happend to
> Paiges gerbil Laine and his reference to their fluffy fur.
> My gerbils have both a fluffy fur. They are 21 weeks old, so they
> aren't youngsters anymore. I read that this could be because of a
> to high humidity, which is 62% for the moment, if that means
> anything for anyone.
> They had this once before, but it was because I forgot to give them
> water for a day or 2. I know, I could have killed meself! But when
> they had water, their furs became normal again.
> Could this have anything to do with the bedding? I don't know which
> kind of bedding I use for the moment, 'cause in Belgium it doesn't
> say so on the packing. ( I use "Sluis Bedding" for the moment.)
> For the rest they look healthy, are happy, eat, drink, play, wash,
> are so sweet (as always!)!
> Could anyone help me with this?
> THANKS (I so hope it's nothing!)
> Sarah and Charlotte and to curious gerbils, Scully and Mulder.
Do they have a dust bath?
--
Julian
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