PLEASE HELP! Sick gerbils

[ratfarmer]

I joined this list just a while ago and I don't think I've introduced myself. I used to breed gerbils years ago and have just recently bought some new gerbils to get back into the hobby. Three of these new gerbils have developed red, puffy, bald noses and are not eating. The others are not showing any symptoms. I really don't know what to do, does anyone have any advice? There are no veterinarians in my area who deal with small animals. Please help, I am very concerned about these animals and if this sickness is contagious or not (I breed other small rodents too). Thank you in advance for any help you can offer! Carrie Noring [EMAIL PROTECTED] To hunt an animal to extinction is not logical. - Spock, Star Trek IV