Thanks to g.m. and Julian for the replies to my question. I think I have
figured out where the bald patch is from. Blake scratches obsessively in
one corner of the tank and that side of her rubs on a wooden house as she
scratches. I'm fairly positive that's the culprit. Thanks again!
Jill
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> From: Julian and Jackie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: barbering??
> Date: Saturday, July 15, 2000 6:28 PM
>
> 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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