Pet Information > ASK Experts > Exotic Pets > Gerbils and Hamsters > sick/dieing? gerbil

sick/dieing? gerbil

21 13:28:08

Question
hello, I've had my gerbil for a 3 years now. She was fine the other day but today she will barely move, she's walking real slow and wobbly and can barely eat or drink. She try's to eat but cant stand and hold anything, she's just to wobbly and shaky. Is it just old age?  

Answer
It could possibly be old age, or symptoms of a number underlying illnesses.

My advice is to get her to a vet that is experienced with rodents as soon as possible. She could be suffering with any number of problems, and only they can accurately diagnose her and determine an appropriate course of treatment.

Hope this helps!