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Pocket Pets: Gerbils

Between 20 percent and 50 percent of all pet gerbils have the seizure disorder epilepsy.[7] The seizures are caused by fright, handling, or a new environment. Tumors ...

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Pocket Pets: Gerbils

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    Slide 1:Pocket Pets: Gerbils

    Slide 2:Health Concerns

    Teeth Misalignment of incisors due to injury or malnutrition may result in overgrowth, which can cause injury to the roof of the mouth. Trauma Common injuries are caused by gerbils being dropped or falling, usually while inside of an "exercise ball.

    Slide 3:Health Concerns

    Epilepsy Between 20 percent and 50 percent of all pet gerbils have the seizure disorder epilepsy.[7] The seizures are caused by fright, handling, or a new environment. Tumors Both benign and malignant, are fairly common in pet gerbils, and are most common in females over the age of 2. Usually, the tumors involve the ovaries, causing an extended abdomen, or the skin cancer.

    Slide 4:Health Concerns

    Tail sloughing Gerbils can lose their tails due to improper handling, being attacked by another animal, or getting their tail stuck. Tyzzers disease The most common infectious disease in gerbils is Tyzzer's Disease, which is often caused by either stress or bacteria. It quickly spreads between gerbils in close contact.

    Slide 5:Health Concerns

    Respiratory problems Forgetting to clean a pet gerbil's cage for weeks can be a problem. Ammonia will build up, and gerbils may have trouble breathing. Neglect A common problem for all small rodents is neglect, which can cause the gerbils to not receive adequate food and water.

    Slide 6:Other Areas to Study

    Health Problems Identification of breeds Breeding and gestation Animal rights and rescue work

    Slide 7:Resources

    www.agsgerbils.org/Gerbil_Care_Handbook/care.php www.dogbreedinfo.com/pets/gerbil.htm

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