Tommy Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> Hello all,
> I have a bit of a problem regarding my two gerbils. They
> have always been well-behaved gerbies with no biting, not too much
> pooing on clothes etc. However, I went away for 3 days last weekend
> and when I came back they were really agitated - bit me when I
> tried to stroke/handle them, ran in spasmodic bouts around the
> cage, ears pressed to their heads and their sides moving in and out
> really fast. Today and yesterday I have been playing with them for
> at least an hour both days, cuddling them and giving them treats,
> but they are still really stressed out. When I was away I left
> fresh water, loads of food and about 5-day old bedding. Can anyone
> help me? I'm getting a bit worried!
>
> Thanks
> Tommy
I have no idea what is going on here. Simple absence would not make them
forget you. I think it is more likely that something else has changed.
Ears back is a sign of stress or fear. Is there something else that has
changed? A new noise or new smell?
--
Julian
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