Jennifer Marie Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

>I need your help everyone,
>I have noticed for a while now that my gerbils will scratch themselves with
>their back legs.  Shoult I look for mites or something.  What do I look for
>and how?  All my gerbils do it even the pups.  They aren't reallt bothered
>by it and don't scratch constantly or anything.  What could it be?  Can you
>please respond and help me?  Thank you so much!
>


All gerbils groom themselves with their back feet. Unless they are doing
this excessively, which may indicate an infestation or an irritant,
there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

--
Julian

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