Look closely at the ear tilted toward the ground. Do you see any blood or signs
of scratching? Even if you don't it's possible it could be an ear problem. I
have had two, well three now, gerbils with this problem. I lost one, the other
recovered but still has a head tilt. He doesn't wobble anymore and acts normal
except for his head being tilted. I got antibiotic ear drops from the vet. The
only thing I know to suggest since you can't get to a vet would be Ornacycline
in the water. It's really a shame nobody treats rodents in your area, though,
as it would be much better. :(
BTW our patriarch, Rascal, is the third with this problem now. He's I think
three years and seven months old now. He hasn't been responding to the
treatment but the vet just had me increase it, perhaps he will now. If not I
have to take him back in a couple of days. Poor Rascal. Sigh. His cagemate
and son, Pookie, is so helpful it's touching. He bathes Rascal extra often and
gently. If not for him I think Rascal wouldn't appear very clean as I don't
think he can clean himself except for his face.
Hope I'm not too incoherent, I just woke up. :)
Katie Rotunda wrote:
> Hello, my name is Kate, I am not a member of this list but I do require some
> expert help for my gerbil. Ginger appears to have had a stroke last night.
> She cant walk right and her head is tilted to the left. I think her left
> side is partly parilized. My questions is: What can I do to help her? There
> are no vets in my areas that can help me because they unfortunately don't
> treat rodents! How can I make her comfortable? I feel so awful with her just
> stubbling around the cage! I read that some gerbils can recover from a
> stroke, is that true? I made her some oatmeal and she ate alittle but how do
> I get her to drink water? She is 4 years old so she is over the hill! She
> also sleeps alot because she is so tired from trying to walk! I would
> greatly appriciate any input to help Gingy out! Thanks so much!
>
> Oh by the way can you reply privately because I am not signed on your list,
> Thanks again!
>
> Love,
> Kate
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