Cal Williams wrote:
>
> I've been following the recent discussion of allergies with interest, as my
> Ritzy has a nasty red nose, which refuses to heal. I'd like to switch
> bedding, but there aren't too many alternatives out there in Oxford, UK. I
> used to use peat for my boys, but this has become very hard to find, and I'm
> reluctant to use commercial composts, as there are too many undefined
> 'micro-organisms' and plant feeds added.
> Today, while at the pet shop, I noticed some hemp bedding. Anyone had any
> experience of this? I haven't come across it before, and I'm reluctant to
> experiment on the girls without some learned feedback.
>
> Thanks, Cal and her gerbs.
I haven't a clue but it reminds me of a question: Can
gerbils be allergic to pollens, etc. like humans are? I
just find it ironic that I have red noses and sneezing
ocurring right when the news is saying allergens are very
very bad here now. Or maybe they're just imitating their
human? *laugh* *sneeze*
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