Sarah Conte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote >My gerbil, Puck, has developed a raw bloody place under his nose. At >first I >thought he might have a bit of a cold and it was just discharge, but it's >gotten worse. When I held him today, he was making a tiny squeaking >sound >continually. I don't know if it's the sound that is described as clicking or >not. My other two are in relatively good health, so I'm thinking it must be >an allergy. I've been using Carefresh, so I can't imagine what he'd be >allergic to. His energy is pretty good, but when I held him his muscle tone >seemed a little lacking. >Suggestions? >Thanks :) >Sarah Take them off carefresh and just try clean white toilet tissue and nothing else for three or four days. If it is an allergy that should help. Then you can experiment by introducing things. If the breathing is affected it may be worth seeing a vet in case it is not an allergy. -- Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED] National Gerbil Society http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
