gerbils

Question 1

most common type

Answer 1

mongolian gerbils

Question 2

how long do gerbils live

Answer 2

3-4 years

Question 3

general positives about owning a gerbil

Answer 3

reduced urine amount, generally docile, do not hibernate

Question 4

where do we collect blood

Answer 4

lateral saphenous

Question 5

what is the diet of gerbils

Answer 5

granivorous and omnivorous

Question 6

what causes sore nose

Answer 6

stress– red tears causing scrubbing of the nose

Question 7

sudden death over night with weight loss and diarrhea

Answer 7

tyzzers

Question 8

young gerbils, post weaning, diarrhea, weight loss, lethargy, diarrhea

Answer 8

salmonella

Question 9

what are the most common types of neoplasia

Answer 9

reproductive tumors.

Question 10

what is a weird common thing that happens in gerbils

Answer 10

spontaneous epilepsy

Question 11

vestibular signs, head tilt, circling. what is it and treatment

Answer 11

aural cholesteatomas, careful removal of the keratin plug then flush after

Question 12

degloving tail injury treatment

Answer 12

debride, amputate and suture over the end of the tail