> -----Original Message-----
> From: Persky, Hilary
> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 9:26 AM
> To: 'SMTP'
> Subject: weird ear motions
>
> I just bought a seemingly healthy gerbil from a pet store, and although he
> is very active, eating, etc, he does do something odd when he is first
> lifted out of the cage to run around. His ears open and close
> convulsively, and he seems to stretch his head forward slightly, also
> convulsively. Could this be some kind of gerbil epilepsy? If so, is it
> inadvisable to breed him? Or, could this be something that may pass?
> Maybe a nutritional deficiency?
>
> He is about 10 weeks.
>
> Thanks,
> Hilary
