Kathleen DiMaggio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>
>One of my older gerbils seems to be shrinking. Is this possible? I've
>even
>held her next to her cagemate and she most definitely appears smaller.
>Why is
>this?
>
>Thanks,
>Kathleen D.
Could be many reasons. Give the health check -
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/gerbils/health.htm
In particular, check the teeth.
If it is not a health problem it is probably bullying. Females will
sometimes keep another gerbil away from food and water before fighting
breaks out.
--
Julian
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National Gerbil Society
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
