Cathy McAllister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>Hi, everyone.
>I haven't posted in a very long time, but I need some help from the
>experts...
>
>When I checked on Millie, our gerbil, this morning, she was very
>unsteady on her feet, didn't appear to want to open her eyes, fur looks
>puffed up a bit, and may be constipated (piece of poop was "stuck" on
>its way out). She doesn't look good at all. She was fine - running on
>her wheel - last night when I went to bed.
>
>The only thing that has changed lately is that I found out by accident
>the other day that she loves carrots. I have given her one baby carrot
>(small one) each day for the past 3 days. I would have thought if
>anything she'd have diarrhea - could I have caused her illness? And
>does anybody have any ideas on what I can do to help her get better?
>She's a little over a year old, and is an "only" gerbil.
>
>Since I only get the digest, please copy me directly on any responses to
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>
>Thanks!
>--
That sounds like a lot of carrot for a gerbil. They really do not need
much in the way of fruit or vegetables.
I would recommend some antibiotic treatment in case that s the trouble,
and to keep off the carrots for a few days.
--
Julian
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National Gerbil Society
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
