>Thank you for the suggestion, but since they are so tiny and young, and
>since gerbils aren't very good at controlling their body temperatures after
>they get wet, I don't want to get them wet. I just want them all to live,
>whether they are gooy or not. :) Thank you again!
That's why I suggested you make sure they are totally dry and
warm again first after washing or damp mopping.
A 2 1/2 week old kitten is in the same boat, and needs most
careful rewarming during and after drying off....to get them back
up to snuff.