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    jellybean101 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 8, 2009, 05:05 PM
    My Gerbil Passed Away.Cause? Further Steps?
    Hi,

    One of my gerbils recently passed away. She was about two years old, a female, and lived with her sister. I didn't see any signs of sickness (but she was with friends for the two weeks before) and I found her in her cage this morning with a bloody nose. I'm worried... Was it because of sickness, old age, fighting, my neglect, or what? Do I need to take her sister to a vet, and should I get her a friend?

    Any help at all that you can offer would be appreciated. I've already buried her, and I refuse to dig her up to check for bite marks or whatever because that's disrespectful.

    Thanks,
    jellybean101
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    Jan 8, 2009, 05:14 PM

    I'm sure it was viral, unless the sister is showing signs of slowing down, I would not wory. But if it makes you feel better a vet check would not hurt
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    Feb 1, 2009, 01:08 AM

    Gerbil mucus is a reddish color, and people often mistake it for blood. It may have been a virus or cold, so make sure you watch the sister closely. My gerbils have had cold before, but it has never been lethal. Gerbils often only live 2 to 3 years, so it could also be that it was simply her time to go. I'm sorry for your loss.
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    Jun 30, 2009, 01:36 AM

    Weird! One of my female gerbils died around the same time that yours did! Mine didn't have the same problems, but I do know this. If you're considering getting her a friend now, make sure you keep them separated, because 2 female adults will try to kill each other. I recommend putting them both in a cage with a mesh divider, which is used to keep 2 rodents separated, but allows them to see and smell each other. DO NOT put them in separate cages. They will not be able to live with each other. Good Luck!
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