Jill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Hi list-
> I just noticed my gerbil Blake has a good sized bald spot on the side of
>one of her hind legs. The skin underneath has some red markings that look
>like a scratch. It doesn't seem to bother her at all and she's not sick- is
>it likely that her cagemate Calantha is barbering her? Or maybe she did
>this herself and, if so, why? Maybe it is itchy for some reason?
>
>My question is should I let it alone, or put some antibiotic on it? Thanks
>for any input.
>Jill
This sounds like an injury. If it looks like there is an infection see a
vet, otherwise use something like neosporin on it.
--
Julian
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