It could definitely be an ear infection- I would have her examined by a
gerbil-knowledgeable vet as soon as possible. A good, gerbil-safe
antibiotic to start with would be trimethoprim sulfa (also called Bactrim,
Sulfatrim).
Jill
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> From: thundregon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Lop-sided gerbil
> Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 12:16 AM
>
> >> If her head were actually tilted to one side, then
> it likely could have been an ear problem- growth or
> infection.
>
> She's got black eyes.
> Yes, her head is actually tilted to the side.
> I feel so bad that I didn't know anything about
> gerbils before I get her now.
>
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