UsagiYojimbo Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Hi everyone. My pet gerbil Pacifican is very ill. I tried to get the emergency vet to see him, but nobody was on call. If you're reading this, please spare a thought for him. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotokanKid Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I hope that it gets better. Keep us updated! Good luck! "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davison Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 What are the gerbils symptoms? I have had both of mine get sick before. Sometimes if they get wet they can develop a sickness called wet tail. I've seen their water bottle drip a few drops on to them and in a days time, get sick from this. Make sure that you get them to the vet as soon as possible. If you haven't already, make sure to give him some clean bedding and try to keep him as warm as possible. keep us posted. Why punch someone when their on the ground when you can just kick them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Sorry to hear about your gerbil. I hate it when pets are sick. I hope that he gets well soon! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsagiYojimbo Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Well, I took him in this morning. He had been breathing with difficulty since yesterday; he just seemed to want to stay in one place, and I could see his little chest heaving. Also, he was making a little clicking noise when he breathed. The first thing the vet said was, "This is a very old gerbil you've got here" (judging from the age the pet shop told us he was when we got him, he's about 2 years and 8 months). She thinks it may be pneumonia, but with his age it could be any number of things. They're putting him on oxygen for the night and they'll feed him subcutaneous fluids. I just called to check on him, and the vet tech said he was breathing easier than when I brought him in, so they're keeping him on the oxygen. If he improves significantly by tomorrow, they'll give him some medicine and I can bring him home. Thanks to everyone for your concern and kind thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karategirl06 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Im sry!! I hope he gets better! I hate to see animals die or sick!! Determination + Disciplin + Strength - Fear = ONE BLACK BELT! Do the Math!join this site!!http://www.getphpbb.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=senterforge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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