How do you know if your gerbil is happy?
Feel if your gerbil vibrates or purrs when you pet it. This is a sign that it is happy and relaxed. It is responding positively to your petting and scratching. Its whole body may vibrate when you hold it or pet it.
Can gerbils have sawdust?
Sawdust has been known to cause irritation to gerbil eyes and noses, so it is best to avoid it. On the whole this is very clean, especially the dust extracted form and it does not usually cause problems for gerbils.
What is the best food to use for a gerbil?
Fresh Food for Gerbils Fresh fruits and vegetables may be all your gerbil needs for treats. Pears, apples, melons and oranges are good fruits for gerbils. Vegetables like carrots, cucumber and pumpkin are good choices for treats as well. Carrots are especially good because they help with dental health.
Can you over feed a gerbil?
“Do not overfeed your gerbils,” warns Anastasi. “They may regulate the total amount of food they eat, but not the kind of food. In fact, if they’re being overfed they will search for and eat the high-fat goodies and leave the uneaten high-protein, low-fat pellets and grains.”
How can I fatten up my gerbil?
A good food to feed a thin gerbil is sunflower seed. According to Chemistry Central Journal, sunflower seeds are high in calories, and especially high in fat. This means your gerbil won’t have to eat many of them to gain its weight back.
How can I help my gerbil lose weight?
Top tip: it’s fine to give your gerbils treats every so often but you don’t want them to put on too much weight as its bad for their health. Stick to healthy, natural treats – you can buy these from pet shops….Your gerbils’ diet should include:
- Commercial gerbil food.
- Small amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables.
What do you do with a dead gerbil?
When a gerbil partner dies, take the body of the dead gerbil away. If the gerbil was ill, then whatever made it ill could pass to the other gerbil. You should then bury it in the yard.