Re: Update on Orphaned pups

[Julian and Jackie]

shogun . <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

>um, stupid question, pardon my ignorance...if tyzzers is stress related, how
>is it spreading amoungst all her gerbils?
>

The bacterium that causes the disease is easily spread. It is only the
illness that is triggered by stress. All your animals could have the
disease and be OK for months or even years. Suddenly stress, such as a
move to a new house, or overcrowding, will trigger an outbreak.

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Julian
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