illnesses in gerbils

Question
my gerbil is two months old and 1 day she was fine and the next day her eyes were shut and wouldnt open and also not very active and dosnt eat as much as usual. she has been like this for 2-4 days is she sick?

Answer
Your gerbil may very well be sick, so I would advise you to look over the gerbil health check-list found here:

http://www.gerbils.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gerbils/leaflet3.htm

and if your gerbil seems ill to you based on that, please make an appointment with your veterinarian.