Good advice ;)
I'd like to add that my gerbils don't seem to do well on paper based bedding
= / They get the same red, raw, puffy, scabby, swollen noses too!!! Sooo,
I have found that by strictly using corn cob bedding I have eliminated that
problem.
Also, be sure you rinse their tanks with very hot water if you are using any
kind of soap for cleaning. Better yet only use very hot water.
If you need to disinfect, use the famous advice columnist Heloease (?)
favorite solution: white vinegar! It really works!! Laboratory tested on TV
no less.
Cinthia A. Dunn-Izquierdo
The Izzy Clan
P.S. Cardboard seems to be much less of a problem. It seems to be fine paper
dust that is irritating to my gerbs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sondra Dorsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: PLEASE HELP! Sick gerbils
> 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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