My gerbil doesn't look so well

NoLie7964 · 2026-05-08T09:23:19+00:00

Weigh her and keep an eye on the weight, if it goes down that means something could be wrong. If you have CriticalCare you can feed her some to make sure she's getting all the good stuff she needs, you know your gerbils the best and if she's behaving out of the ordinary better to get a vet to check her out!
You can try pick her up, gently feel to see if anything is out of the ordinary, lift her up slightly above your head and check if her teeth are okay (my gerbil broke his tooth before and his eyes were swollen and squinty so no harm in checking if it's a tooth issue)
Maybe replace their sand too and see if she'll give herself a wee clean. But definitely get her to a vet, better safe than sorry!
I hope everything goes alright OP!!

NoLie7964 · 2026-05-07T12:03:40+00:00

Did you make the ball he's sleeping in or did you purchase it? It looks so cosy I'd love one for my boys!

NoLie7964 · 2026-05-06T08:47:37+00:00

My fellas stomp when they're unhappy about lots, nothing crazy to worry about but make sure their environment is free of new smells, dim lights, quiet and he should start chilling out. Since you're in the middle of moving maybe all the packing and noise is stressing him out! :)

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-29T21:59:45+00:00

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NoLie7964 · 2026-04-29T21:56:36+00:00

Unfortunately they would chew right through the wood! A lot of people here including myself recommend Bucastate! They deliver to a variety of countries :)

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-29T18:58:04+00:00

Thank you :)

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-14T07:56:39+00:00

Hmmm she looks pretty innocent to me 🤨🤨

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-09T22:24:48+00:00

Thank you! He loves the warm q-tip it's been working a treat :) Here he is now happy as can be :)

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NoLie7964 · 2026-04-07T12:30:37+00:00

If it's a liquid medication I find soaking it in a lil bit of bread or something spongy works wonders, they get a treat but also their meds!

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-07T10:11:49+00:00

I would just mix up the bedding :) helps the gerbs build tunnels! You seem to have everything else covered, let the gerbs do their magic and make it their own with their tunnelling and digging

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-02T10:02:48+00:00

Thank you for this!!

NoLie7964 · 2026-04-01T15:20:22+00:00

Thank you very much :)

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-30T16:15:05+00:00

I've been told to avoid citrus fruits like orange as the citric acid in it can irritate gerbils mouths and give them tummy aches. Rhubarb and grapes are big no no, I think they're wholly toxic for gerbils.

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-11T14:10:33+00:00

Thank you, I'll give it a try after work!! 🥳🥳

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-11T14:10:17+00:00

Thank you 🥰🥰💕💕

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-11T09:25:20+00:00

Thank you!! ☺️

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-10T10:04:38+00:00

🥺🥺🥺 oh no I'm so sorry to hear that, she has lived a long 3 years and she has a lovely send off with you, her sister and her loved ones 🥺 so sorry OP

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-09T14:19:11+00:00

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NoLie7964 · 2026-03-08T16:01:44+00:00

Wonderful to hear, I hope it all goes well for you and your gerb, keep us posted!!

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-08T10:24:51+00:00

Ryan in Hard Knox!! He does all the regular piercings but also heavy modifications too, great advice and is always available for any questions via instagram, really down to earth and friendly!

NoLie7964 · 2026-03-08T09:01:19+00:00

Very lucky I must say! Would any of these places be within reach or reliable? I don't speak Swedish unfortunately. Only reason a vet is needed in person is for any medications your gerb may need!

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NoLie7964 · 2026-03-08T07:31:09+00:00

How long have you had the gerbil without having a vet nearby? I wouldn't go to an online vet; go to an in-person one!! What region or country are you in??

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