> <DIV><FONT size=2>One of my gerbils seems to have a bloody nose. It isn't
> bothering him, but I am wondering if it could be a more serious
> issue. About 3 days ago, I noticed that he had a "chapped" nose. I
> didn't really think much of it, as it didn't look bad and he didn't seem to
> think much of it. The next day I noticed it was a little worse, but I
> decided to wait one more day. Yesterday, it looked as if it had cleared up
> a bit, so I left it alone. Today I checked on it and it looked as if it
> had a scab on it and dried blood on it. I thoroughly checked out both
> gerbils, but the only injury I found was the bloody nose. I haven't seen,
> or heard for that matter, anything else wrong with him. Is this
> serious? It still doesn't seem to be affecting him. Do I need to
> help him? If so, what should I do? </FONT></DIV>
BTW, I use a mixture of Aspen bedding and regular unscented
> "el cheapo" Toilet tissue.
Is there anything in the tank he could have scraped it on? It's also possible he is
allergic to the aspen. I'd try another kind of bedding, like Carefresh.
--Tana and The Little Rascals
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