Mary McDermott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>My gerbil (Scratchy, lilac) had 2 pups (and might have more). The father
>(Itchy, black pied) is still kicked out of the nest so hopefully she does
>have more. Please add the 2 pups to the pup count.
>
>My question is: The first pup that was born was cut on his nose! The mother
>was making a nest and cut him with her sharp toe nail :{. Can the pup die
>from this? It is deep enough that is bled a little, the mother is cleaning
>his nose like crazy to keep it clean from the bedding, she's doing a pretty
>good job too. But I am wondering if it will heal on it's own, if it will
>die, or if I need antibiotics? The problem with antibiotics is that I am
>worried it could get into the pups nose and suffocate it. What do you sagest
>I do?
If there is no sign of infection, and the pup is suckling. I would leave
it alone.
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Julian
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National Gerbil Society
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
