It may be residual from the infection she had, but it may also be sensitivity to something else. The red nose syndrome is usually what happens to a gerbil who is allergic to some type of bedding. Though if you are still using care fresh I can't understand it. I haven't heard much a bout a gerbil being allergic to carefresh, but I suppose it is possible.
One thing I know you can do to help the gerbil feel better is try to find her some willow branches to chew on. This is like aspirin for gerbils yet harmless to them. One of my rescue gerbils will just not seem to heal her nose. The others all got well fast, but every time Eggo gets well within a day or so she is broken out again. Its very frustrating. I think she worries with it too much and aggravates the condition. Perhaps try calling the vet to see if she will give any advice over the phone. best of luck to you, Jade --- Jean M Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, I left a message for the doctor to find out if > Tiny was the one she > thought had a skin infection. Tiny's nose seemed to > clear up after she > went through her antibiotics. She isn't clicking > any more, but her nose > is now a royal mess - very red - just a huge red > splotch. She is running > around, eating, and (I guess) drinking alright. I > have begun giving her > the antibiotic again until I hear any different from > the vet. I hate to > have to take her back in, but I will if I must. Can > gerbils have a skin > infection that makes their nose areas look like big > red splotches? > -Jean __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
