Ann-Marie L. Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Sorry your gerbils have fought.
>Specifically, I have some questions:
>(1) Is it true that cagemates cannot be reintroduced after they have =
>been separated for 24-48 hours?
If they have fought to the point of drawing blood it is best to always
keep them apart.
>(2) Is it true that once any two gerbils have drawn blood, they cannot =
>be reconciled?
It is too dangerous to try.
>(3) How and when should I go about reconciliating the two gerbils? Would =
>the splitcage method work? They have been living lovingly together for =
>slightly less than 6 months. They are both less than a year old.
It is too dangerous to try.
>(4) Is they anything I should specifically look out for in nursing Pixie =
>back to health? He is eating and drinking normally. It's been about 4 =
>days. How long would he take to recover from the limp, and the missing =
>patches of fur, beyond the length of time which I would be worried?
If he is eating and drinking he will probably be OK. Look out for signs
of infection where he was bitten. it is rare but you may need to clean
the wounds and apply a topical antibiotic or antiseptic if infection
appears. As infection from gerbil wounds is rare it is probably best to
leave these alone unless there is any suppuration or swelling.
Please note that wounds from cats or other predators nearly always lead
to infection and need much more radical treatment.
I hope this is helpful.
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Julian
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National Gerbil Society
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
