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Post by leiliasaidyes on Sept 15, 2006 19:17:36 GMT -4
My oldest gerbil has a mouth tumor which affects his eating and teeth badly. he's been on this food called 'critical care" and it seemed to be working. but he's decide to stop eating it and now is losing fur in big clumps. I think malnutrition, but i'm not sure.  |
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Post by Hamsters82 on Sept 15, 2006 19:50:40 GMT -4
Aww, I'm so sorry.  Will baby food help him? |
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Post by Andrea on Sept 16, 2006 20:08:02 GMT -4
Oh yikes, poor little critter. How old is he? I use critical care for my rabbits when they have tummy problems, it's great stuff. What else are you feeding him? Some people make a slurrey of mushed up seeds, apple sause and such for gerbils who have lost a tooth or have other problems eating. Could the little guy have cancer? I could see that a reason for why his hair would fall out too, specially if the tumor is cancerous and it's spread. It may just be this guys time to go Sounds like you've done everything to help him have a full, happy and comfortable life. |
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Sept 16, 2006 20:17:30 GMT -4
Nothing I can add other than best wishes. |
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Post by leiliasaidyes on Sept 18, 2006 21:42:35 GMT -4
After another trip to the vet has confirmed the fact he has cancer. he's about 3 years old. other than the critical care, I crush regular seeds, give a bit of baby food and everyhting else in the book. it'll be sad if he goes. He's been a part of my life for soooo long and parting with him would be heart wrenching specailly after i've already lost a gerbil to a premature death.  |
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Sept 19, 2006 20:34:49 GMT -4
So sorry. We do what we can. Post some phoitos. |
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Post by Andrea on Sept 20, 2006 22:34:28 GMT -4
This isn't premature, three is a VERY good age for a gerbil, specially one who's ill. I wouldn't expect a critter with cancer to make their second birthday nevermind their third, you've done an excellent job with him.
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Post by leiliasaidyes on Nov 23, 2006 19:00:37 GMT -4
UPDATE
Well, the old boy just celebrated his fourth b-day!!!
I never thought he'd make it so long!! He's such a fighter!!
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Nov 23, 2006 19:25:48 GMT -4
Wow. Four years old! Congratulations!  |
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