Hello,
What kind of bedding are you using? It sounds like
the bald, red noses may be an allergic reaction. If
you're using pine or cedar (both common allergens),
switch to aspen or Carefresh, and see what happens to
their little nosies. When my gerb turned up allergic
to his bedding, he got better within a day after we
switched types.
Sondra
--- ratfarmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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
>
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