Has anyone noticed a change in metabolism as gerbils get older? For example, there
are special "senior" formulas of food for dogs and cats, though i'm not sure what the
precise differences are...would an older gerbil need a similar change of diet, maybe
toward a lower percentage of fats?
-----Original Message-----
From: "Deb Rebel"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed Mar 14 20:10:18 PST 2001
Subject: Re: older gerbil's diet
>>Over the past month or so, I have noticed that my almost
>>3-year-old gerbil Kobe has been getting a lot fatter. Is it
>>normal for gerbils to gain weight when they age?
>
>Since you don't mention anything (message deleted material)
>about a change in diet or activity, I'd suspect something like
>heart failure or some other reason for fluid retention. A trip
>to the vet might help, or they might not know what's going on/
>be able to help.
>
>Luck. Three is a good age for a gerbil.
>
>Deb
>Rebel's Rodent Ranch
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