Thanks everyone for your advice, I'm very worried about mama. Since it's already been a few days since I first noticed it, I'm going to go ahead and take her to the vet tomorrow morning, first thing. I'll be skipping class to get her there as soon as they open. I'll keep you guys updated :(
-Jess > Jessica Pierson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > > >Hey Everyone, > > I've been on this list for awhile, but I've never had a problem until > >now. I hope you guys can help me :/ Mama gerbil had a problem with one of > >her eyes. It looks like its almost swollen shut, like when you get really > >tired and can barely keep your eyes open. And she's missing some fur around > >her eye, too. Her other eye is wide open and alert, and she's still > >drinking, eating, and nurturing the babies. But I'm really worried It > >looks pretty bad to me, but I'm not very experienced. I know its not > >allergic, she's on aspen, which she's been on since I got her. Anyone have > >any ideas?! Thanks for you time. > > > >-Jess
