Unless they have fur mites, you probably wouldn't see them as they live
under the surface of the skin. If they are under the skin, shampoos or
powders may not help and you will need the advice of an experienced exotics
vet. It is probably more likely that they have rubbed the fur off, but if
they are scratching or seem uncomfortable or distraught at being handled
I'd have them checked by a vet.
Jill
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> From: Jo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Medical problem - help needed
> Date: Friday, August 25, 2000 4:11 AM
>
> They eat wheels rather than play on them so they haven't got one
> any more. They have a shelf to climb on, an upside down plant pot
> (although
> the nest is under the shelf), a wooden climbing block thing, and a
> succession of cardboard things.
>
> I wondered about mites causing itching, but I have had a really
> good look and can't see any evidence of that, and she still seems
> lively & happy in herself, pups still nursing OK etc. I've moved
> the food bowl, as she's being chewing on it and it's been wedged
> next to the plant pot.
>
> Jo, Josh & Kyrie
> (& Monica & Chandler & their pups)
>
>
> : >We've checked the Gerbs this morning and discovered Monica
> : >(1yr6wks) has a bald patch (~5mm diameter) and scratched
> looking
> : >skin on the back of her neck. Chandler has a similar patch on
> his
> : >tail. I can't find any trace of mites or anything like that,
> and
> : >we haven't noticed any aggressive behaviour at all. They
> currently
> : >have 5 pups (~3 weeks) and are in a cage next to their last
> litter
> : >who are now almost 8 weeks old (6 female, 2 male - need
> seperating
> : >soon!).
> : >
> :
> :
> : Do they have any toys, wheels, etc where they could be rubbing
> : themselves?
> : --
> : Julian
> :
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