>just fine, but because she's nursing five pups I'm
>worried about whether it could be an infection.
Sticky eye is never a good sign.
>anyone have any idea what I should do? I know that
>everyone in the house has been sick with colds and I'm
>wondering if maybe the gerbils could have got it from
>one of us? Usually I'm the only one who handles Tina
>because of the pups and she's rather skittish, but I
>do remember my son sticking his hand in the cage about
>the same time. *shrug* I don't know, but any advice
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>RW
If you have colds, use hand sanitizer before and after handling
the gerbils, try not to breathe on any animals, and...
Go for tetracycline in the water for 10 days, with hand feeding
a few drops to the mother and each pup 3-4 times a day to
make sure they're getting it (and to check for dehydration
problems). Take a soft cloth moistened with a little warm water
and gently wipe off the eyes, to get them open. The animal
always seems calmer if it can see....
Gerbils can catch human colds, and it usually is a lot rougher
on them...and can spread from animal to animal...keep a close
eye on the rest of your animals. Especially for one that seems
sluggish, lethargic, and cold....
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
