In message <02c601c021be$a738e340$42d30e3f@pavilion>, Susanne
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>Hi,
>
>a few weeks ago I wrote about 2 of my gerbils who needed
>their teeth clipped.
>One of their sisters needed the same treatment this week
>and also wouldn't eat afterwards. After 2 days of syringe-
>feeding Little Girl has decided to upgrade to soaked pellets
>today :)
>
>My question is: why could they have these tooth problems
>(all were about 1 1/2 with no sign of trouble before).
>They get hard foods, wood, cardboard and straw to nibble.
>
>Is it common for this kind of thing to start later in life?
>Could there be something missing in their diet?
>Is it a genetic thing?
>
>Any opinions or advice?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Susanne
Could be diet related, or genetic. It is difficult to know unless you
have more data.
--
Julian Barker
