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HELP ILL GERBIL

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Question
hi
my gerbil is realy not well. he is cold, feeble, has ruffled fur and is not eating. he is only 10 weeks old and i have owned him and his brother since 13 september 06.
please help

joe  

Answer
Hello Joe,

I think you need to take him to a vet ASAP. It is obvious he is sick, although i couldn't tell you what is wrong with him. I think he needs to be examined. The earlier you can do that the better the chances of a full recovery!!

When you go to the vets be sure to take the other gerbil also for a check up incase it is something contagious, or incase he maybe sick too!

I am very sorry your gerbil is sick and i do hope he gets better!

Ask anything else if you need,
Thanks,
Charlie.