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Gerbil's Fur Turning Gray

What happens if a gerbil turns gray by the time you have had it not even a year?

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Lifespan of a Gerbil

How long do gerbils tend to live?

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Raising Gerbils in a Home With Cats

Is it OK to have gerbils even if you have cats?

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Raising Gerbils

I had 2 female gerbils of about 6 months old. One of them died suddenly today, with no obvious signs of illness, in fact, she was fine just yesterday evening. The remaining one seems fine. Will she be OK on her own, or should I try to introduce a companion for her?

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Removing Gerbil Pee on Wood

How do I get gerbil pee off of wood? He has a wooden ramp and the second story is also wood. He pees all over them. I tried to have him use a potty, but all he does is chew them. I need help please!

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Hamster or Gerbil?

I was wondering about getting a hamster or gerbil? I have had a male hamster before, he passed away a few years ago. He bit my mom, and got out of his cage and went and got in my closet, but we found him.

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Christmas Treats For Our Beloved Pets

Be it the dog who snuggles next to you at night or the kitty who delights you with her antics every day, or the parakeet that sings so sweetly for you or even that hamster or gerbil that your child talked you into, I have a recipe for a special present for them.

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Introducing a New Younger Gerbil

I have two gerbils, one is a year old and the other I'm estimating, is 4 weeks old. How can I get them to like each other? I have been putting them in a box and making a wall with small hole in it, but it won't do any good. Any answers?

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Can mice and gerbils live together?

Can mice and gerbils live together in the same cage?

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Will mother gerbils bury their babies?

Will mother gerbils bury their babies? I'm afraid the pups will suffocate.

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Care Information For Pet Gerbils

Gerbils are friendly and inquisitive. They make lively, active pets that are easy and relatively inexpensive to keep and interesting to watch. Most domesticated gerbils are Mongolian gerbils.

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Saving Money on Litter For Small Animals

If you're like me, you want the best for your pets. Since conventional pine and cedar litters are not good for the health of your hamster, gerbil, mouse, rat, etc etc, I use Carefresh, which is a recycled wood pulp paste (or something like that). Well that is EXPENSIVE.

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Gerbils In The Same Cage

I just lost my male gerbil. Can I put 2 females in the same cage?

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The 411 on little Animals

Here are my experiences of the little fuzzy wuzzies people usually give children for Christmas, and how to avoid making a mistake this year. By Robyn

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Christmas Treats For Our Beloved Pets

Christmas Treats For Our Beloved PetsBe it the dog who snuggles next to you at night or the kitty who delights you with her antics every day, or the parakeet that sings so sweetly for you or even that hamster or gerbil that your child talked you into, I have a recipe for a special present for them.


Care Information For Pet Gerbils

Care Information For Pet GerbilsGerbils are friendly and inquisitive. They make lively, active pets that are easy and relatively inexpensive to keep and interesting to watch. Most domesticated gerbils are Mongolian gerbils.