It's my understanding from what I've read and previous list discussions
that gerbils haven't been found to contract viruses. That's not to say that
they can't, but it just hasn't been seen yet. If it's a bacterial
respiratory illness, the antibiotic should help, and it seems that it may
be. I'll watch her over the next few days and see if she continues to
improve. Since she's not in any distress or showing any other symptoms I'm
not going to panic yet. Thanks for the responses!
Jill
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> From: Persky, Hilary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: sneezing gerbie
> Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000 4:42 PM
>
> How about a cold?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 4:32 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: sneezing gerbie
>
>
> Yes, I've gone through all of those things- it's really a puzzle to me.
All
> my gerbil tanks are cleaned with very hot water only, unless there's some
> reason to disinfect, which there hasn't been. No potential allergy
causing
> toys, they don't live close to windows or the heater...maybe it's fun to
> sneeze? or annoys her sister? This is her 4th day on her antibiotic and
the
> frequency of sneezing seems to be less. We shall see....
> Jill
>
>
> ----------
> > From: tlera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: sneezing gerbie
> > Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000 9:11 AM
> >
> > Jill wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi list-
> > > What would you make of a gerbil who sneezes almost constantly
> but has no
> > > other symptoms? I've had her and her cagemate on plain paper for
> several
> > > weeks now, thinking it was an allergy (but they were on aspen
before).
> I
> > > started her on an antibiotic about 3 days ago, and haven't noticed
any
> > > significant change. Her nose makes this occasional whistle when she
> > > breathes, like it's stuffed up. I'm beginning to think she's allergic
> to
> > > herself! Any thought are appreciated!
> > > Jill
> > >
> >
> > What are you using to clean out her home? It could be she
> > is allergic to that. Try just rinsing with very hot water,
> > or using rubbing alcohol when you feel you need to
> > sterilize. Rubbing alcohol evaporates and doesn't leave a
> > film. Also check her toys to make sure none are made of
> > cedar or pine. Check her location, is her home in a drafty
> > place?
> >
> >
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